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Air quality Optimization for Kids with asthma: the A-OK study

Asthma | Air Quality

We are aiming to show that running an air purifier in the bedroom of a child with uncontrolled asthma will help them improve asthma control. To prove that the air purifier is working, we will keep track of air quality in the bedroom and the home. We will measure asthma and sleep quality with monthly questions and breathing tests. We will also check urine for chemicals from the air. By checking chemicals in the air, how the body takes them in and asthma at the same time we can show whether the air purifier truly helps.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    Any

  • Eligible Ages:

    5 to 17

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:
Children who are 5 to 17 years old and have poor asthma control can participate. Poor asthma control means symptoms or using your reliever twice per week or more in the daytime, or as often as once per week at night.
Exclusion Criteria:
Anyone who already has a HEPA filter in their bedroom, who has well controlled asthma or who has a different lung problem than asthma cannot participate.

Study Location

University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Anne Hicks

[email protected]
780-248-5650
Primary Contact

Rafiaa Valji

[email protected]
780-248-5650
Study Sponsored By
University of Alberta
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: Pro00129702