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Childhood Asthma Clinical Trial in Worcester, MA

Access cutting-edge childhood asthma treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Worcester. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by University of Massachusetts, Worcester

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Worcester

    Convenient for MA residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Worcester site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Childhood Asthma Study in Worcester

The goal of this cluster Randomized Control Trial is to determine the effectiveness of Asthma Link, a school supervised asthma therapy program, compared with an educational asthma workbook, in improving asthma symptoms for children with poorly controlled asthma aged 5-14.

Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester

Who Can Participate

Exclusion Criteria

Child Inclusion Criteria:
Meet the eligibility criteria for Asthma Link (as described below)
Enrolled in Asthma Link (if randomized to the Asthma Link Condition)
Able and willing to provide informed assent Child Exclusion Criteria:
Unable or unwilling to provide informed assent
Developmental delay that would prevent study participation. Parent Inclusion Criteria:
Parent/guardian to patient
18 years or older
Able to understand and communicate in English or Spanish
Able and willing to provide informed consent. Child eligibility for children enrolled in Asthma Link:
children aged 5-14 years (enrolled in grade K-8)
prescribed daily inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) for asthma
Asthma Control Test (ACT) score ≤19 OR 1 or more of ANY of following in the past 1 year: course of oral steroids, hospitalization, Emergency Department visit, sick visit for asthma
parent/child report of poor ICS adherence on adherence checklist- i.e. child or parent says "Yes" when provider asks if they have difficulty remembering to take their medication or if they regularly take medication holidays or breaks
able and willing to assent
parental permission
English or Spanish speaking

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Worcester?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06388460) has an active research site in Worcester, MA that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Childhood Asthma Treatment Options in Worcester, MA

If you're searching for childhood asthma treatment options in Worcester, MA, this clinical trial (NCT06388460) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Worcester research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced childhood asthma specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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