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The Duke-Reinvestment Partners Community Collaborative (DRC)- Healthy Homes

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Asthma in Children
Interventions
Other: Home-Based Environmental Interventions (HEI)
Registration Number
NCT05934370
Lead Sponsor
Duke University
Brief Summary

The goal of this open-label, single arm home intervention feasibility study is to improve quality of life for children ages 4-16 years with asthma.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

* How can Home-Based Environmental Interventions (HEI) improve home air-quality problems in the home?

* How can HEI improve asthma outcomes in children?

Participants will be receiving HEI and completing asthma surveys.

Detailed Description

All participants will receive an Intervention Kit, which could help with reducing environmental exposures. Participants will be monitored closely with up to 2 clinic visits, 2 home visits and up to 4 phone call visits. During the home visits, a study team will ask questions about your home and asthma, conduct home assessments, and provide training on use of the home kit.

Participants may benefit from participation in this study through Home-Based Environmental Interventions by improving home air-quality and asthma outcomes. Study duration is approximately 24-30 weeks with 8 weeks of intervention, which includes baseline interview, questionnaires, spirometry testing, and participants receiving an Intervention Kit.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
36
Inclusion Criteria
  • Parent/legal guardian has provided informed consent (child has provided assent if needed)

  • 4-16 years of age with medical provider -diagnosed asthma

  • Evidence of recent poor asthma control, defined as either:

    1. Asthma exacerbation requiring systemic steroids within 3 month of consent OR
    2. ACQ6 > 1.0; or ACT/cACT ≤ 19 during ambulatory visit within 3 months of consent
  • Family lives in one of the following Central NC counties: Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Johnston, Lee, Orange, Person, Vance, or Wake counties

  • Family is not planning to move out of one of the approved counties accessible to Reinvestment Partners in the next 6 months

Exclusion Criteria
  • Lack of informed consent
  • Any major chronic illness that in the opinion of the Principal Investigator (PI) would interfere with participation in the intervention or completion of the study procedures
  • Inability to complete baseline measurements in a satisfactory manner according to the judgment of the research coordinator or PI
  • Parent/Caregiver unable to consent in English or Spanish
  • Sensitivity or allergy to silicone

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Study ParticipantsHome-Based Environmental Interventions (HEI)Participants will receive an intervention kit that will include two at-home visits and the following products: child bedroom HEPA-air purifier, HEPA upright vacuum, hypoallergenic dust-mite cover for child's mattress and pillow covers; Non-toxic household cleaning products and non-toxic pest/rodent traps.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Patient SatisfactionWeek 10

A measure of satisfaction by distributing a satisfaction survey to each patient and caregiver

Asthma healthcare utilization measured by number of clinic visits neededThrough study completion, an average of 24 weeks

Determine ongoing need for healthcare utilization for participant's asthma

Asthma healthcare utilization measured by number of Emergency Department visitsThrough study completion, an average of 24 weeks

Determine ongoing need for healthcare utilization for participant's asthma

Asthma healthcare utilization measured by number of urgent care visitsThrough study completion, an average of 24 weeks

Determine ongoing need for healthcare utilization for participant's asthma

Asthma healthcare utilization measured by number of hospitalizationsThrough study completion, an average of 24 weeks

Determine ongoing need for healthcare utilization for participant's asthma

Caregiver Satisfacation SurveyWeek 10

A measure of satisfaction by distributing a satisfaction survey to each patient and caregiver

Change in Air -Quality IndexWeek 4, Week 10

Air-quality index assessments will include: PM2.5, PM10, total VOC's, formaldehyde, carbon dioxide, Air Quality Index) in child's room and main living room using the Temtop M10, Temptop 2000C, and HEPA purifier air quality monitor.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Study CompletionThrough study completion, an average of 24 weeks

Study completion will be measured when 30 participants enroll and complete the intervention

Change in Air Quality of TVOC measured by a Temtop M10Week 8

The Temtop M10 will measure the amount of TVOC in the home

Change in Air Quality of Formaldehyde measured by a Temtop M10Week 8

The Temtop M10 will measure the amount of Formaldehyde in the home

Change in Air Quality of Particulate Matter (PM) measured by a Temtop M10Week 8

The Temtop M10 will measure the amount of Particulate Matter (PM) 2.5 in the home

Change in Air Quality measured by a Temtop M10Week 8

The Temtop M10 will measure the air quality in the home

Air Quality changes of Particulate Matter (PM) 2.5 measured by a Temtop M2000cWeek 8

The Temtop M2000c will measure the Particulate Matter (PM)2.5

Air Quality changes of particles measured by a Temtop M2000cWeek 8

The Temtop M2000c will measure the number of particles in the home

Air Quality changes of carbon dioxide measured by a Temtop M2000cWeek 8

The Temtop M2000c will measure the amount of carbon dioxide in the home

Air Quality changes of particulate matter (PM 10) measured by a Temtop M2000cWeek 8

The Temtop M2000c will measure the amount of particulate matter (PM 10) in the home

Measurement of lung functionWeek 10

Lung function will be measure by spirometry

Asthma symptoms measured by the Asthma Control Test (ACT or cACT)Week 10

The Asthma Control Test (ACT or cACT) is a 5 question self-report measure of asthma symptoms over the prior four weeks. Items are rated on a scale ranging from 1 (All of the time) to 5 (none of the time). Lower scores indicate a worse outcome than higher scores.

Air Quality changes measured by patient's air purifierWeek 8

The patient's air purifier will measure the air quality index in the home

Asthma Symptoms measured by the Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ 6)Week 10

The Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ 6) is a 6 question self-report measure of asthma symptoms over the prior week. Items are rated on a sale ranging from 0 (never interferes with daily life) to 6 (interferes very severely with daily life). Higher scores indicate a worse outcome than lower scores.

Asthma symptoms measured by the Duke Asthma Score (DAS)Week 10

The Duke Asthma Score (DAS) is a 6 question self-report measure of asthma symptoms over the prior month. Items are rated on a scale ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (every day). Higher scores indicate a worse outcome than lower scores.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Duke University Health System

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Durham, North Carolina, United States

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