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A Pilot Study Involving an Asthma Management Program for Inner-city Early Head Start Children - NCT00624429-85016(Clinical Trial 204925)



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City:  Phoenix
State:  
AZ
Zip Code: 85016
Conditions: Asthma
Purpose: The Early Head Start program serves lower socioeconomic inner-city children from birth to 3 years. This population has a higher incidence of asthma due to increased exposures. The primary objective of this study is: To evaluate the effect of early identification of these high risk, inner-city asthmatic infants, age 1-3 years, and early treatment with pulmicort respules on asthma morbidity (asthma symptoms and use of rescue medications), infant pulmonary functions, and use of health care resources (unscheduled clinic visits, emergency room visits and hospitalizations). To obtain pilot behavior information using Carey Temperament Scale, Bitsea and expand to Itsea if indicated.
Study summary:
Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: - Children 12-36 months of age with a history of wheezing or airway reactivity responding to bronchodilators, or diagnosed with asthma by a physician. Exclusion Criteria: - Children less than 12 months or greater than 36 months of age. - Children diagnosed with attention deficit disorder by a physician or psychologist.
Study is available at: Phoenix Children's Hospital
Phoenix, AZ 85016
United States

Primary Contact:
Peggy Radford, MD
Email: pradfor@phoenixchildrens.com
Phone: 602-546-0985

Secondary Contact:
Peggy Radford, MD
Email: pradfor@phoenixchildrens.com
Phone: 602-546-0985
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Date Processed: March 22, 2011
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