Effectiveness of a School-Based Hand Sanitizer Program on Reducing Asthma Exacerbations

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Conditions studied: Asthma

In brief

Asthma is a common, serious illness among children in the United States. Improving hand cleanliness and hygiene may prevent the spread of viruses that can cause asthma exacerbations. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a school-based hand sanitizer program at reducing the frequency of exacerbations in children with asthma.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00528814

Run by

University of Alabama at Birmingham

People needed

527

Starts

2009-01-01

Expected to finish

2012-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-11-27

Who can join

Age: 5 and older, up to 12. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosed with asthma
• Enrolled in a participating elementary school

Where it is running

• University of Alabama at Birmingham, Lung Health Center — Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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