Understanding breathing difficulties in children

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 observational study aims to evaluate dyspnea in children using a multidimensional observation scale. The researchers hypothesize that this approach will provide a more systematic and precise assessment of respiratory discomfort in pediatric patients. By focusing on both acute and chronic respiratory insufficiency, the study seeks to improve management and follow-up care for children experiencing conditions like asthma and cystic fibrosis. The study will involve children aged 6-17 who are experiencing respiratory complaints and are being treated at a specialized pediatric pulmonology department.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Children aged between 6-17 years old at inclusion
* Experiencing respiratory complaints at inclusion
* Social security number
* Children whom parents or legal representatives are present or reachable via phone call at inclusion
* Non-opposition of parents or legal representatives to participate in the study
* Children who are followed at or hospitalized in Trousseau hospital's pediatric pulmonology department for: asthma attack, acute respiratory insufficiency, acute exacerbation of a chronic respiratory disease, chronic respiratory insufficiency.
* For the study of acute dyspnea: patients hospitalized for acute respiratory disease since less than 72h.
* For the study of chronic dyspnea: children presenting with chronic respiratory disease.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Cognitive disorders making it impossible to understand self-assessment scales
* Refusal of the child to participate in the research

For the assessment of chronic dyspnea:

* Children followed for a chronic respiratory pathology having presented an episode of acute respiratory decompensation in the 6 weeks preceding inclusion.

Where it's running

• Service de pneumologie pédiatrique, Hôpital Armand Trousseau
  Paris, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jessica TAYTARD, MD, PhD
• Email: jessica.taytard@aphp.fr
• Phone: +33677855889

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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.