Study Summary
This trial will study the effects of two different methods of managing asthma exacerbations in the emergency department.
- Asthma
Treatment Effectiveness
Phase-Based Effectiveness
Study Objectives
1 Primary · 4 Secondary · Reporting Duration: 150 minutes
Trial Safety
Phase-Based Safety
Awards & Highlights
Trial Design
2 Treatment Groups
PEFR Guided Management
1 of 2
Non-PEFR Guided Management
1 of 2
Experimental Treatment
220 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) · No Placebo Group · N/A
Trial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Who is running the clinical trial?
Eligibility Criteria
Age 16 - 55 · All Participants · 2 Total Inclusion Criteria
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What state do they live in?
| Minnesota | 100.0% |
What site did they apply to?
| Hennepin County Medical Center | 100.0% |
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
| Met criteria | 100.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are octogenarians being considered as participants in this experimentation?
"This clinical trial mandates that participants are between 16 and 55 years of age. Elsewhere, 155 trials open to applicants under the legal age of consent exist while 358 studies accept individuals above 65 years old." - Anonymous Online Contributor
How many participants are receiving care for this research effort?
"Yes, indeed. Clinicaltrials.gov's records reveal that this clinical trial began recruitment on January 19th 2018 and was most recently updated on December 5th 2022. 220 volunteers will be accepted across a single location for the experiment." - Anonymous Online Contributor
What are the eligibility requirements for participating in this clinical research?
"This trial requires 220 volunteers suffering from asthma, aged between 16 and 55. More specifically, enrolment must start 15 minutes after being admitted to the ED and participants need to have a functioning phone number in order for our team to contact them 72 hours post-encounter." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Are health care professionals currently accepting volunteers for this clinical experiment?
"Data on clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this trial, which has been ongoing since January 19th 2018, is actively seeking candidates. The study was last adjusted on December 5th 2022." - Anonymous Online Contributor