Observing symptoms in children with first-onset bronchial asthma

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the prevalence of both typical and atypical symptoms of bronchial asthma in children and adolescents aged 3 to 18 years. It aims to identify cases where asthma may present with less common symptoms such as chronic cough or recurrent pneumonia, which are often overlooked in standard diagnostic criteria. The study will also evaluate the effectiveness of the ISAAC questionnaire in detecting these symptoms. By focusing on a broader range of symptoms, the research seeks to improve the understanding and management of asthma in pediatric patients.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

\- Child 3 - 18 years old, first evaluation in pulmonary outpatient clinic for any of the following respiratory symptoms: cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing, recurrent lower respiratory tract and lung infections, dyspnoea of any type, pathological listening findings.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Other documented chronic respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, genetic, infectious, metabolic disease, significant immaturity or other disease that may be accompanied by respiratory symptoms.

Where it's running

• First faculty of Medicine, Charles university.
  Prague, Czechia Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jana Tukova, MD,PhD — Charles University, Czech Republic First Faculty of Medicine, Prague
• Study coordinator: Jana Tukova
• Email: tukovajana@seznam.cz
• Phone: +420608116653

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.