Status:
COMPLETED
Improving the Quality of Asthma Care Using the Internet
Lead Sponsor:
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Penn State University
Conditions:
Asthma
Eligibility:
All Genders
21-60 years
Phase:
PHASE2
PHASE3
Brief Summary
It is important for people with asthma to become involved in their asthma care and management. This study will evaluate an interactive Web site that provides tailored feedback and information to asthm...
Detailed Description
Asthma is a common cause of illness and lost productivity, including missed days of work and school, in the United States. It is important for people with asthma to become involved in their treatment ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Only individuals with persistent asthma will be considered for this study. These definitions are made based on definitions from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and include individuals who meet either criteria A or B:
- A: (Four or more prescription medications used for asthma treatment in 1 year) OR (One or more visits to the emergency room with a principal diagnosis of asthma in 1 year) OR (One or more inpatient hospital visits with a principal diagnosis of asthma in 1 year)
- B: (Four or more outpatient visits with any diagnosis of asthma) AND (two or more claims for a prescription drug used for asthma treatment in 1 year)
- Other
- Speaks and reads English fluently
- Member of Highmark
- Has access to the Internet at home or at work
- Has a valid e-mail address
- No history of more than 20 pack-years of cigarette smoking
- Enrolled in a Highmark health plan offering that includes prescription drug coverage
Exclusion
- Does not speak English
- Does not have Internet access at home or work
- Smoked more than 20 pack-years (to exclude possible chronic obstructive pulmonary disease \[COPD\])
- Does not currently have asthma
- Pregnant
- Unwilling to consent
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
408 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00921401
Start Date
August 1 2009
End Date
February 1 2013
Last Update
May 7 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Penn State College of Medicine
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, 17033