Perception Training for Asthma (ASP RCT Trial)

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Recruiting

Led By Juan Wisnivesky, MD, DrPH

Research Sponsored by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Age > 60 years

Self-report or physician diagnosis of asthma >1 year ago

Must not have

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or other chronic respiratory illnesses

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF, New York Heart Association [NYHA] stages 4-5)

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up at baseline, 1-month, 6-months, and 12-months post-intervention

Summary

This trial aims to help older adults with uncontrolled asthma by training them to better perceive airway obstruction and improve their asthma self-management behaviors. The intervention involves feedback through peak expiratory flow prediction and

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals aged 60 or older with uncontrolled asthma despite being on controller medications. Participants will be recruited from underserved inner-city medical practices in New York City. They must not have other health conditions that could interfere with the study.

What is being tested?

The study tests a training intervention to help patients better perceive airflow limitation through peak expiratory flow feedback, coupled with motivational interviewing. It aims to improve lung function, asthma control, and quality of life over sessions spanning six weeks.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial focuses on perception training and educational sessions rather than medication, there are no direct side effects like those associated with drugs. However, participants may experience discomfort or anxiety related to awareness of their breathing.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am over 60 years old.

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I was diagnosed with asthma over a year ago.

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My asthma is not under control.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have a chronic lung condition like COPD.

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I do not have advanced heart failure.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ at baseline, 1-month, 6-months, and 12-months post-intervention

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~at baseline, 1-month, 6-months, and 12-months post-intervention

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and at baseline, 1-month, 6-months, and 12-months post-intervention for reporting.