Improving asthma management for children in schools
Official title: Project ASTHMA - Aligning With Schools To Help Manage Asthma and Decrease Health Inequities
Run by State University of New York at Buffalo · NCT06539312 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a new way to help children with asthma in schools by providing better care and support to see if it can reduce their health problems.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4 Years to 13 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | State University of New York at Buffalo Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Buffalo, New York) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 27, 2024 |
| Main results expected | April 30, 2028 |
| Study ends | April 30, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | June 25, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06539312 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are children with uncontrolled asthma from communities experiencing health inequities.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with other chronic lung diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, may not 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
Project ASTHMA aims to enhance asthma care for children from communities facing health inequities by utilizing school-based health centers. The intervention includes guideline-based asthma assessments, preventive medication management, and directly observed therapy to improve adherence. This multicomponent approach seeks to reduce asthma-related health issues, such as exacerbations and hospitalizations, particularly in historically marginalized communities. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of this model in improving health outcomes for children with uncontrolled asthma.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this project could significantly reduce asthma morbidity and improve health outcomes for children in underserved communities.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with school-based health interventions for asthma management, indicating a promising approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * uncontrolled asthma Exclusion Criteria: * other chronic lung disease such as cystic fibrosis
Where it's running
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University at Buffalo, Department of Pediatrics
Buffalo, New York, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Lucy CY Holmes, MD, MPH
- Email: LHolmes@upa.chob.edu
- Phone: 716-323-0034
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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.