Trial Outcomes & Findings for Asthma in Central Texas Project (NCT NCT01676896)

NCT ID: NCT01676896

Last Updated: 2015-04-24

Results Overview

(Days absent/days enrolled)x100 = absenteeism. Using data provided by the school district at the end of the study year.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

292 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

12 months

Results posted on

2015-04-24

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Overall Study
STARTED
96
96
100
Overall Study
COMPLETED
84
89
81
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
12
7
19

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
12
7
19

Baseline Characteristics

Asthma in Central Texas Project

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=96 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=96 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=100 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Total
n=292 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
96 Participants
n=5 Participants
96 Participants
n=7 Participants
100 Participants
n=5 Participants
292 Participants
n=4 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Age, Continuous
8.77 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.25 • n=5 Participants
8.83 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.21 • n=7 Participants
8.86 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.29 • n=5 Participants
8.82 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.25 • n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
43 Participants
n=5 Participants
37 Participants
n=7 Participants
26 Participants
n=5 Participants
106 Participants
n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
53 Participants
n=5 Participants
59 Participants
n=7 Participants
74 Participants
n=5 Participants
186 Participants
n=4 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
96 participants
n=5 Participants
96 participants
n=7 Participants
100 participants
n=5 Participants
292 participants
n=4 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: Data for days enrolled and days absent was obtained from the school districts. Two school districts declined to provide the requested information, therefore there was substantial missing data for this variable.

(Days absent/days enrolled)x100 = absenteeism. Using data provided by the school district at the end of the study year.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=64 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=42 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=66 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Absenteeism, End of Study
3.83 percentage of days enrolled
Standard Deviation 3.53
4.41 percentage of days enrolled
Standard Deviation 4.04
3.68 percentage of days enrolled
Standard Deviation 3.17

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Self reported asthma-related quality of life. Outcome data were collected at end of study (Time 4). The Pediatric Asthma Quality of Life scale. Minimum score 23 to maximum score of 115. A higher score indicates worse quality of life. Mean scale scores are computed.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=84 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=89 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=82 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Quality of Life, End of Study
43.57 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 15.40
43.87 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 16.83
50.24 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 20.76

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Number of days hospitalized for asthma. Data were obtained from parent report at the second, third, and fourth data collection point. The number of hospitalization days were summed for a total number at the end of the 12 months.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=81 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=89 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=84 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Number of Days Hospitalized, During Study Year
.04 days hospitalized
Standard Deviation .19
.09 days hospitalized
Standard Deviation .51
.26 days hospitalized
Standard Deviation 1.19

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Number of visits to Emergency Department for asthma. Data is obtained from parents at three time points (time 2, 3, and 4) and summed for total number of visits to the emergency department for asthma during the study year.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=81 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=89 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=83 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Emergency Department Visits, Study Year
.22 number of visits
Standard Deviation .96
.09 number of visits
Standard Deviation .51
.29 number of visits
Standard Deviation .76

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months before baseline

Number of times hospitalized for asthma. Data is obtained from parents for the pre-study year for the previous 12 months.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=96 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=95 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=100 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Number of Asthma Hospitalizations Pre-Study Year
0.32 number of hospitalizations
Standard Deviation 1.53
0.15 number of hospitalizations
Standard Deviation 0.67
0.26 number of hospitalizations
Standard Deviation 0.84

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months before baseline

Population: Data for days enrolled and days absent for the pre-study year was obtained from the school districts. Two school districts declined to provide the requested information, therefore there was substantial missing data for this variable.

(Days absent/days enrolled)x100 = absenteeism. Using data for the 12 months prior to study enrollment as the pre-study year. Data is provided by the participating school districts.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=62 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=37 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=50 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Absenteeism Pre-study Year
3.17 percentage of days enrolled
Standard Deviation 2.73
4.34 percentage of days enrolled
Standard Deviation 3.20
4.00 percentage of days enrolled
Standard Deviation 4.14

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months before baseline

Number of days hospitalized for asthma. Data is obtained from parents for the pre-study year for the previous 12 months.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=96 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=95 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=100 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Number of Days in Hospital for Asthma, Pre-Study Year
0.32 days hospitalized
Standard Deviation 1.53
0.15 days hospitalized
Standard Deviation 0.67
0.26 days hospitalized
Standard Deviation 0.84

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Number of hospital admissions for asthma. Data were obtained from parent report at the second, third, and fourth data collection point. The number of hospitalizations were summed for a total number at the end of the 12 months.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=80 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=89 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=84 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Number of Asthma Hospital Stays, During Study Year
0.04 number of hospital stays
Standard Deviation 0.19
0.06 number of hospital stays
Standard Deviation 0.28
0.10 number of hospital stays
Standard Deviation 0.30

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months before baseline

Number of visits to Emergency Department for asthma. Data is obtained from parents for the pre-study year for the previous 12 months.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=96 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=96 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=100 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Emergency Department Visits, Pre-study Year
0.42 number of visits
Standard Deviation 0.97
0.49 number of visits
Standard Deviation 1.13
0.76 number of visits
Standard Deviation 1.42

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months before baseline

Self reported asthma-related quality of life. Data were collected at study enrollment (time 1). The Pediatric Asthma Quality of Life scale. Minimum score 23 to maximum score of 115. A higher score indicates worse quality of life. Mean scale scores are computed.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=96 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=96 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=100 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Quality of Life, Pre-study Year
51.16 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 18.98
53.57 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 18.59
55.06 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 21.65

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Time 4, at 12 months

Child self-report of asthma preventive and management activities, collected at each of 4 time points. This is the Time 4, final measure. Asthma Inventory for Children, 18-item scale, response scale 1-5, minimum score = 18, maximum score = 65, higher score = more frequent asthma self management behaviors.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=84 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=89 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=83 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Asthma Self-management, Time 4
51.84 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.29
51.65 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.09
51.44 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.25

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Time 4 at 12 months

Parent report of asthma preventive and treatment activities. Data collected at final study visit, Time 4. Home Asthma Management scale, asthma preventive and asthma treatment behaviors performed by parent, response scale 1-5, scale range 16-70, higher scores = more frequent home asthma management behaviors.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=84 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=89 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=84 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Home Asthma Management, Time 4, End of Study
61.16 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 13.11
65.06 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 13.51
62.34 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 13.31

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Time 4 at 12 months

Observation score of child's skill in using a placebo metered dose inhaler (a teaching inhaler). Observation data recorded by trained data collectors. 8-item scale listing the steps to perform proper inhalation technique. Number of correct steps are summed. Higher score = better skill in using inhaler. Collected at final, time 4 data visit.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=81 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=87 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=81 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Metered Dose Inhaler Skill, Time 4
6.26 number of correct steps
Standard Deviation 1.37
6.30 number of correct steps
Standard Deviation 1.10
5.38 number of correct steps
Standard Deviation 1.34

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Time 4 at 12 months

Parent report of their child remembering/forgetting to take medications. 4-item scale (forgot to take medicine, was careless in taking medicine, stopped taking medicine due to feeling better, stopped taking medicine due to feeling worse), dichotomous response scale (yes, no), sum of number of yes items. Range 0-4, higher score means worse adherence. Data are collected at final data point, Time 4.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=84 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=88 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=84 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Medication Adherence, Time 4
0.74 number of yes responses
Standard Deviation 0.82
0.72 number of yes responses
Standard Deviation 0.84
0.81 number of yes responses
Standard Deviation 0.90

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Time 3 at 9 months

Child self-report of asthma preventive and management activities, collected at each of 4 time points. This is the Time 3 measure. Asthma Inventory for Children, 18-item scale, response scale 1-5, minimum score = 18, maximum score = 65, higher score = more frequent asthma self management behaviors.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=81 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=89 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=85 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Asthma Self-management, Time 3
51.60 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.45
51.84 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.27
52.58 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.02

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Time 2 at 5 months

Child self-report of asthma preventive and management activities, collected at each of 4 time points. This is the Time 2 measure. Asthma Inventory for Children, 18-item scale, response scale 1-5, minimum score = 18, maximum score = 65, higher score = more frequent asthma self management behaviors.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=86 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=91 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=89 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Asthma Self-management, Time 2
50.46 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.44
51.01 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.17
51.70 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.11

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Time 1, baseline

Child self-report of asthma preventive and management activities, collected at each of 4 time points. This is the baseline, Time 1 measure. Asthma Inventory for Children, 18-item scale, response scale 1-5, minimum score = 18, maximum score = 65, higher score = more frequent asthma self management behaviors.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=96 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=96 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=100 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Asthma Self-management, Time 1, Baseline
48.57 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.65
48.12 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.95
50.45 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.23

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Time 1, baseline

Parent report of asthma preventive and treatment activities. Data are collected at study enrollment, Time 1, baseline visit. Home Asthma Management scale, asthma preventive and asthma treatment behaviors performed by parent, response scale 1-5, scale range 16-70, higher scores = more frequent home asthma management behaviors.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=96 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=96 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=100 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Home Asthma Management, Time 1, Baseline
53.39 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.96
53.07 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.11
55.37 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.18

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Time 2 at 5 months

Parent report of asthma preventive and treatment activities. Data collected at the time 2 visit. Home Asthma Management scale, asthma preventive and asthma treatment behaviors performed by parent, response scale 1-5, scale range 16-70, higher scores = more frequent home asthma management behaviors.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=86 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=91 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=89 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Home Asthma Management, Time 2.
61.08 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 21.37
61.60 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 11.60
64.57 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 18.06

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Time 3 at 9 months

Parent report of asthma preventive and treatment activities. Data collected at third time point (Time 3). Home Asthma Management scale, asthma preventive and asthma treatment behaviors performed by parent, response scale 1-5, scale range 16-70, higher scores = more frequent home asthma management behaviors.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=81 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=89 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=85 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Home Asthma Management, Time 3
60.82 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 12.56
64.41 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.79
64.16 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 11.50

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Time 3 at 9 months

Observation score of child's skill in using a placebo metered dose inhaler (a teaching inhaler). Observation data recorded by trained data collectors. 8-item scale listing the steps to perform proper inhalation technique. Number of correct steps are summed. Higher score = better skill in using inhaler. Collected at time 3 data visit.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=80 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=85 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=84 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Metered Dose Inhaler Skill, Time 3
6.16 number of correct steps
Standard Deviation 1.55
6.25 number of correct steps
Standard Deviation 1.24
5.63 number of correct steps
Standard Deviation 1.55

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Time 2 at 5 months

Observation score of child's skill in using a placebo metered dose inhaler (a teaching inhaler). Observation data recorded by trained data collectors. 8-item scale listing the steps to perform proper inhalation technique. Number of correct steps are summed. Higher score = better skill in using inhaler. Collected at final, time 2 data visit.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=84 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=89 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=87 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Metered Dose Inhaler Skill, Time 2
6.48 number of correct steps
Standard Deviation 1.18
6.20 number of correct steps
Standard Deviation 1.25
5.26 number of correct steps
Standard Deviation 1.39

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Time 1 at baseline

Observation score of child's skill in using a placebo metered dose inhaler (a teaching inhaler). Observation data recorded by trained data collectors. 8-item scale listing the steps to perform proper inhalation technique. Number of correct steps are summed. Higher score = better skill in using inhaler. Collected at enrollment visit, Time 1 data visit.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=94 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=92 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=98 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Metered Dose Inhaler Skill, Time 1
4.84 number of correct steps
Standard Deviation 1.60
4.87 number of correct steps
Standard Deviation 1.54
5.02 number of correct steps
Standard Deviation 1.46

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Time 1 at baseline

Parent report of their child remembering/forgetting to take medications. 4-item scale (forgot to take medicine, was careless in taking medicine, stopped taking medicine due to feeling better, stopped taking medicine due to feeling worse), dichotomous response scale (yes, no), sum of number of yes items. Range 0-4, higher score means worse adherence. Data are collected at study enrollment, Time 1.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=93 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=94 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=95 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Medication Adherence, Time 1
1.07 number of yes responses
Standard Deviation 1.04
1.07 number of yes responses
Standard Deviation 1.06
1.19 number of yes responses
Standard Deviation 1.13

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Time 2 at 5 months

Parent report of their child remembering/forgetting to take medications. 4-item scale (forgot to take medicine, was careless in taking medicine, stopped taking medicine due to feeling better, stopped taking medicine due to feeling worse), dichotomous response scale (yes, no), sum of number of yes items. Range 0-4, higher score means worse adherence. Data are collected at Time 2 visit.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=81 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=90 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=89 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Medication Adherence, Time 2
1.01 number of yes responses
Standard Deviation 1.07
0.87 number of yes responses
Standard Deviation 0.94
1.06 number of yes responses
Standard Deviation 1.10

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Time 3 at 9 months

Parent report of their child remembering/forgetting to take medications. 4-item scale (forgot to take medicine, was careless in taking medicine, stopped taking medicine due to feeling better, stopped taking medicine due to feeling worse), dichotomous response scale (yes, no), sum of number of yes items. Range 0-4, higher score means worse adherence. Data are collected at Time 3 visit.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=78 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=89 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=84 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Medication Adherence, Time 3
1.03 number of yes responses
Standard Deviation 1.02
0.89 number of yes responses
Standard Deviation 0.91
0.81 number of yes responses
Standard Deviation 0.98

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Time 4 at 12 months

Exhaled breath condensation collected and sent for lab analysis of NO3. Data collected at Time 4 visit. Higher values represent greater airway inflammation.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=82 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=83 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=82 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Lung Inflammation, Time 4
1.93 uM
Standard Deviation 3.86
2.05 uM
Standard Deviation 4.53
1.97 uM
Standard Deviation 3.06

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Time 1 at baseline

Exhaled breath condensation collected and sent for lab analysis of NO3. Data collected at Time 1 visit. Higher values represent greater airway inflammation.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=92 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=93 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=99 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Lung Inflammation, Time 1
1.69 uM
Standard Deviation 2.11
2.19 uM
Standard Deviation 2.50
2.03 uM
Standard Deviation 3.63

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Time 2 at 5 months

Exhaled breath condensation collected and sent for lab analysis of NO3. Data collected at Time 2 visit. Higher values represent greater airway inflammation.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=84 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=85 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=88 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Lung Inflammation, Time 2
1.91 uM
Standard Deviation 2.25
2.51 uM
Standard Deviation 3.20
2.11 uM
Standard Deviation 2.56

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Time 3 at 9 months

Exhaled breath condensation collected and sent for lab analysis of NO3. Data collected at Time 3 visit. Higher values represent greater airway inflammation.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=80 Participants
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=86 Participants
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=83 Participants
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Lung Inflammation, Time 3
1.83 uM
Standard Deviation 3.04
2.50 uM
Standard Deviation 3.32
2.61 uM
Standard Deviation 3.77

Adverse Events

Asthma In-school Class

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Asthma Day Camp

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Health Promotion In-school Class

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Asthma In-school Class
n=96 participants at risk
Provided in 16 15-minute sessions (4 hours total didactic time); scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained asthma educators. The Asthma Plan for Kids (AP-K) is a 7-step curriculum for children to use when responding to asthma symptoms. Skills practice with placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters with PEF score interpretation. Topics include (a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner. Asthma in-school class
Asthma Day Camp
n=96 participants at risk
The asthma day camp is provided in a single day session (5.5 hours total) by trained camp staff. The same skills (i.e., placebo metered dose inhaler (MDI) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters) and topics \[a) identifying lung function, asthma warning signs, symptoms, and triggers; (b) learning skills to manage symptoms, including PEF meter score interpretation, communication with adults (e.g. teachers, coaches, family members), medication use and MDI technique; (c) evaluating asthma symptoms and the effectiveness of management; and (d) discussing how to stay active in a safe manner\] are covered as those in the asthma in-school classes. Asthma Day Camp
Health Promotion In-school Class
n=100 participants at risk
The mock comparison follows the in-school format of 16 15-minute sessions; scheduled 3 sessions/week. The content is provided by trained health educators and includes skills practice (i.e., handwashing and brushing teeth) and health promotion topics of nutrition, healthy snacks, preventing colds, and safe exercise. Health Promotion in-school class
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hospital stay > 24 hours
1.0%
1/96 • Number of events 1 • Every 3 months for up to 12 months
0.00%
0/96 • Every 3 months for up to 12 months
1.0%
1/100 • Number of events 1 • Every 3 months for up to 12 months

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Sharon Horner

UTexasAustin

Phone: 512-471-7951

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place