Evaluating the efficacy of improved diet on the risk of asthma attacks in children (the ImpACt study)

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Asthma; Respiratory - Asthma; Diet and Nutrition - Other diet and nutrition disorders; Inflammatory and Immune System - Normal development and function of the immune system

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615000851561
• Lead Sponsor: A/Prof Lisa Wood

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-08-14
• Study Completion: 2018-06-22
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 67

Inclusion Criteria

Physician diagosed asthma
History of one or more exacerbations in the past 6 months, or at least two in the past 12 months that resulted in medical intervention
usual F&V intake (assessed over the past week) below the current Australian Dietary Guidelines for their age group

Exclusion Criteria

Chronic respiratory condition other than asthma; clinically important medical illness, including psychiatric or behavioural disorders and chronic medical conditions requiring regular treatment with medications, likely to affect participation; chronic use of anti-inflammatory medications, e.g. low-dose systemic corticosteroids; unable or unwilling to modify diet; diagnosed intestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease and coeliac disease

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified