The effects of using incentive spacer on the proper use of inhaler and asthma symptoms

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• Conditions: Asthma.; Asthmatic bronchitis NOSLate-onset asthma; J45.9 Asth

• Registration Number: IRCT2015122325627N3
• Lead Sponsor: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Research Deputy

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 38

Inclusion Criteria

children 5-10 years; living in mashhad and suburbs; Persian speaking; signing the informed consent form; no mental or psychological disorder (mental retardation) or physical disorders (visual and hearing impairments); developing asthma for the first time, according to the physician’s diagnosis; use of one inhaler (prescribed by the physician). Exclusion criteria: children withdrawn for any problems (traveling, moving, death); diagnosis of any underlying diseases except asthma (cardiovascular, immunodeficiency, digestive diseases

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Proper Use of Spacer. Timepoint: Pre-test and post-test at the beginning of the Study and second post-test after one month. Method of measurement: Observational Check List.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Asthma Control. Timepoint: At the first session, c-ACT Post test at the end of a month after training session. Method of measurement: Asthma Control Test.