Optimizing transitions from hospital to home for children with asthma
Official title: The Hospital to Home Study: A Pragmatic Trial to Optimize Transitions and Address Disparities in Asthma Care
Run by Children's National Research Institute · NCT05991115 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if extra support from an asthma navigator can help children with asthma and their caregivers manage their condition better after leaving the hospital.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 340 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Children's National Research Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Washington D.C., District of Columbia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 22, 2024 |
| Main results expected | July 2027 |
| Study ends | July 2027 |
| Registry record updated | March 17, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05991115 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are English or Spanish-speaking caregivers of children aged 4-12 years who have been hospitalized for asthma exacerbation and reside in the DMV area.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who may not benefit include those with chronic medical conditions other than asthma or those involved in other behavioral interventions.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study recruits caregiver-child pairs during a child's hospital stay for asthma exacerbation to evaluate the effectiveness of an asthma navigator support program. Participants will be randomized into two groups: one receiving standard care after discharge and the other receiving standard care plus additional support from an asthma navigator. Data will be collected through surveys at multiple time points post-enrollment to assess outcomes related to asthma management and care transitions. The study aims to address disparities in asthma care and improve health outcomes for children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance asthma management and reduce hospital readmissions for children.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in improving asthma management through similar support interventions, indicating potential for positive outcomes.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. speak English or Spanish 2. are at least 18 years old 3. live in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia (DMV) 4. have a child aged 4-12 years who is hospitalized due to asthma exacerbation. Exclusion Criteria: 1. . Children ages 4-12 years with chronic medical condition (other than asthma) including but not limited to diabetes, sickle cell disease, heart disease, lung disease or neurological disorder 2. . Children ages 4-12 years involved in interventions with behavioral component and/or novel asthma therapeutics will be excluded given overlap with the current intervention 3. . Children ages 4-12 years in foster care 4. . Families not residing in the DMV 5. . Caregivers who do not speak English or Spanish
Where it's running
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Children's National Hospital
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kavita Parikh, MD MSHS — Children's National Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Kavita Parikh, MD MSHS
- Email: kparikh@childrensnational.org
- Phone: 2024766366
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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.