Family Approach to Managing Asthma in Early Teens
Asthma, Lung Diseases
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Asthma
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria for Youth: Prior diagnosis of asthma from a medical provider Asthma symptoms an average of 3 times per month during the 12 months prior to study entry OR less frequent symptoms but having 1 or more urgent visits to a doctor/emergency room or hospitalization for asthma during the 12 months prior to study entry Use of prescribed asthma medication in the 12 months prior to study entry Inclusion Criteria for Families: Child and participating parent must live together Exclusion Criteria for Youth: Co-morbidity that might affect lung function, such as cystic fibrosis or sickle cell anemia Highly specialized developmental or learning needs (e.g., Down's syndrome, mental retardation, severe ADHD) Major psychiatric illness Exclusion Criteria for Families: Foster parents and their children
Sites / Locations
- New York University School of Medicine
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Behavioral Intervention: Asthma: It's a Family Affair
Behavioral Control Group
Separate student and parent intervention groups.
Students and parents participate in an education only control group