Role of "Asthma School" in Disease Management
According to the definition provided by the GINA guidelines, asthma is characterized by a variable and reversible limitation of expiratory airflow and by the following symptoms: wheezing, dyspnoea, thoracic constriction and/or cough. The type and the severity of airflow limitation can vary over time (1) depending on ex
| Condition(s) | Asthma |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | According to the definition provided by the GINA guidelines, asthma is characterized by a variable and reversible limitation of expiratory airflow and by the following symptoms: wheezing, dyspnoea, thoracic constriction and/or cough. The type and the severity of airflow limitation can vary over time (1) depending on external agents, such as physical exercise, polluting agents, climate changes and viral infections. The therapy is mainly based on the use of inhaled corticosteroids and bronchodilators. Patients affected by severe asthma (\~ 10% of total prevalence of asthma and at high risk of exacerbations and/or hospitalization) may not control their symptoms, even if exposed to maximal doses of inhalation therapy.The behavioural sciences can potentially help to find the psychological facto |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Asthma diagnosis according to GINA / ATS guidelines. * Age ≥18 years Exclusion Criteria: •cognitive impairment |
| Ages | 18 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA |
| Locations | Tradate, Lombardy, Italy |
| Start date | 2019-04-01 |
| NCT ID | NCT04442646 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04442646 |