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Welcome to the Asthma Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU




Pollution Intervention to Impact Kids Asthma Study (PIKAS)

Are you the parent of a child 8-17 years old with asthma? This research study evaluates if adding air quality index information to an asthma action plan improves asthma control, reduces asthma exacerbations, and improves asthma quality of life, and if there are markers from nose cells that can identify children with asthma who report being sensitive to lower levels of outdoor air pollution.

Asthma
Age Range
AGE: 8-17
Duration
DURATION: about 1 year
VISITS: 3 in-person, 10 by phone
Location
LOCATION: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh - Lawrenceville
Compensation
COMPENSATION: YES

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

  Lungs and Breathing


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