Implementing asthma programs in Head Start for preschool children
Official title: Implementation of a Multilevel Program to Reduce Asthma Symptoms in Urban Preschoolers
Run by Johns Hopkins University · NCT05004714 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to see how well asthma management programs can be set up in Head Start centers to help preschool children with asthma feel better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Johns Hopkins University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (District Heights, Maryland and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 1, 2020 |
| Main results expected | July 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | July 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | July 13, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05004714 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are Head Start staff members or caregivers of children currently enrolled in Head Start who have asthma.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not have asthma or are not involved with Head Start programs may not receive any benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on understanding how to effectively implement and sustain asthma management programs within Head Start centers, which serve low-income preschool children. It aims to translate evidence-based interventions into practical applications that can reduce asthma symptoms and health disparities among these children. The study will involve staff members and caregivers of children enrolled in Head Start who have asthma, assessing their experiences and the integration of educational programs designed to improve asthma management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved asthma management and reduced symptoms for preschool children in low-income families.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in implementing similar asthma management programs, indicating potential for effective translation of these interventions.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Aim 1 Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 or older * Head Start Staff member or caregiver of child currently enrolled in Head Start with asthma * Cognitive ability to provide consent * Willing to be audio recorded
Where it's running
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Easter Seals Head Start Prince George's County
District Heights, Maryland, United States Recruiting -
Y of Central Maryland Head Start
Nottingham, Maryland, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Michelle Eakin, PhD — Jhu
- Study coordinator: Michelle Eakin, PhD
- Email: meakin1@jhmi.edu
- Phone: 410-550-0487
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.