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Asthma in ChildrenPRAGMATIC-SNCT07224061

Promoting Asthma Management Guidelines With Technology-Based Intervention and Care Coordination in Clinics and Schools

A study testing PRAGMATIC-S in people with Asthma in Children, run by Montefiore Medical Center at 1 site in United States.

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Trial summary

The overall goal of this research study is to evaluate a multi-level program called PRAGMATIC-S to improve the delivery of guideline-based asthma care through a unique partnership between clinical practices and schools. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 4 to 12 years
Conditions the study is for
Asthma in Children
What is being tested?
PRAGMATIC-S
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
420 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
12 Feb 2026to 30 Jun 2033
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 4 to 12 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Physician-diagnosed asthma documented in EHR
  • Persistent asthma, not on controller medications or uncontrolled asthma despite therapy (with any one of the following per age-specific guidelines: in past month, >2 days/week with symptoms, >2 days/week using rescue medication, >2 days/month with nighttime symptoms, or >2 episodes/year that required systemic corticosteroids
  • Age 4 to 12 years, inclusive, attending pre-kindergarten through 7th grade in public / charter / private schools in New York City (the Bronx primarily) and also schools in lower Hudson Valley (Eastchester, Westchester, Rockland, Yonkers)
  • Caregiver is able to speak and understand either English or Spanish. Participants unable to read will be eligible as all surveys will be administered verbally by research personnel
  • Consent from primary caregiver and assent from child (age ≥7 years). If there are eligible siblings with exact same asthma severity/control screening results, one child will be randomly selected to participate, otherwise the sibling with worse asthma symptoms will be selected.
  • Presence of a phone to conduct surveys and smartphone, iPad or computer to electronically complete and e-sign MAF

Who cannot join

  • Family plans to leave school or city within 6 months
  • Significant medical conditions (e.g., congenital heart disease, cystic fibrosis, or other chronic lung disease)
  • Children in foster care or other situations in which consent cannot be obtained from a legal guardian
  • Participation in concurrent asthma intervention study
  • Severe developmental delay (e.g., severe autism) precluding completion of asthma control questionnaire

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Marina Reznik, MD, MS contact

718-741-2494

mreznik@montefiore.org

United States1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Children's Hospital at Montefiore, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

    The Bronx, New York, 10467

    Marina Reznik, MD, MS, 718-741-2494, mreznik@montefiore.org

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Promoting Asthma Guidelines and Management Through Technology-Based Intervention and Care Coordination in Clinics and Schools (PRAGMATIC-S)

The overall goal of this research study is to evaluate a multi-level program called PRAGMATIC-S to improve the delivery of guideline-based asthma care through a unique partnership between clinical practices and schools. PRAGMATIC-S represents a novel approach that addresses multiple barriers to adherence by bridging primary care and schools, ensuring delivery of guideline-based asthma care to urban children across these settings thereby improving adherence to therapy and clinical outcomes.

Read the detailed description

The research team will conduct a cluster randomized controlled trial, enrolling 420 children, ages 4-12, from 18 Montefiore clinics during office visits. Children in the intervention group (PRAGMATIC-S) will receive updated guideline-based care prompts, with providers completing the medication administration form (MAF), electronically signing it, and routing it directly to the school via the EHR system. Asthma Outreach Worker (AOW) care coordination will support daily adherence to prescribed treatments at home and school. Children in the control group will receive enhanced usual care, which includes EHR prompts for guideline-based care but without the additional PRAGMATIC-S components.

Participants will be followed for 12 months. Outcomes will be assessed as outlined in this registration.

Being tested
PRAGMATIC-S

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • PRAGMATIC-SBehavioural

    Intervention combines EHR-based guideline prompts, electronic MAF submission, school-based directly observed therapy (DOT), and Asthma Outreach Workers (AOWs) providing care coordination, adherence support, and communication between families, schools, and providers.

Study groups in NCT07224061
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
PRAGMATIC-SExperimentalPrimary Care Providers (PCPs) will use guideline-based prompts within EHR; PCPs and caregivers will complete medication administration forms electronically with forms routed directly to schools to receive asthma medications at the school, and asthma outreach workers will serve as liaison between families, PCPs, schools and provide care coordination and support.
Receives: Behavioral: PRAGMATIC-S
Enhanced Usual CareNo interventionStandard of care EHR clinician prompts for guideline-based asthma care

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Asthma Control - continuous

    Asthma control will be measured using the Childhood Asthma Control Test (cACT), 7-item scale which determines a score based on the sum of the response codes. The child answers the first 4 questions on a 4-point scale ranging from 0-3 and the caregiver provides responses for the final 3 items using a reverse-coded scale ranging from 0 ("Everyday") to 5 ("Not at all"), yielding an overall possible scoring range of 0-27, with higher scores indicating better asthma control.

    Asthma control will be analyzed as a continuous variable.

    Measured: Baseline, 4 months, 8 months, and 12 months

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Pediatric Asthma Caregiver's Quality of Life

    The caregiver's quality of life will be assessed using the validated Pediatric Asthma Caregiver's Quality of Life Questionnaire (PACQLQ; also referred to as Juniper's Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire). This questionnaire consists of 13 items which evaluate the impact of the child's asthma on the caregiver's quality of life. Responses to each item are rated on a 7-point scale ranging from 1-7, wherein 1 means "all of the time" or "very, very worried/concerned," and 7 means "none of the time" or "not worried/concerned," yielding an overall possible scoring range of 7-91, such that higher scores are indicative of less asthma related quality of life impairment.

    Measured: Baseline, 4 months, 8 months, and 12 months

  2. Percent of participants with 1 or more guideline-based corrective actions taken

    Percent of participants with 1 or more guideline-based corrective actions taken (i.e., controller medication prescription or adjustment, trigger evaluation), as recorded in the electronic health record (EHR), will be summarized by study arm.

    Measured: Up to 24 months (following intervention)

  3. Asthma Control - dichotomous

    Asthma control will also be measured as a dichotomous variable using the Childhood Asthma Control Test (cACT), 7-item scale which determines a score based on the sum of the response codes. The child answers the first 4 questions on a 4-point scale ranging from 0-3 and the caregiver provides responses for the final 3 items using a reverse-coded scale ranging from 0-5, yielding an overall possible scoring range of 0-27, with higher scores indicating better asthma control.

    Asthma control will be analyzed as dichotomous variable with a score of 19 or less indicating uncontrolled asthma.

    Measured: Baseline, 4 months, 8 months, and 12 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted3 Nov 2025
  2. Study start12 Feb 2026
  3. Primary completion30 Jun 2031 (estimated)
  4. Study completion30 Jun 2033 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Health services research
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Cluster randomized design. Prior to participant enrollment, each practice will be matched into 9 pairs based on size of the practice and provider type. Practices will then be randomly selected within each pair to receive PRAGMATIC-S or remain as an Enhanced Usual Care (eUC) site. Practices will join study in 5 waves (2-4 practices per wave).
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
420 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07224061
Sponsor's protocol ID
2025-17054
Other IDs
R01HL181061, 2025
Acronym
PRAGMATIC-S
Status last verified
Apr 2026
First submitted
30 Oct 2025
Last updated
29 Apr 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: In addition to the research data, study protocols, data collection instruments, codebooks that contain variable names and format codes will be provided. Quantitative datasets will be in SPSS, STATA and/or SAS formats. All datasets that are shared will be accompanied by the relevant metadata. Scientific data will require either SAS, STATA or SPSS statistical software for manipulation. No other specialized tools will be needed to access or manipulate shared scientific data to support replication or reuse. To facilitate efficient use, all data and materials will be structured and described using the following standards: The majority of the longitudinal surveys use validated, standardized instruments. The SAS, STATA or SPSS codes used to score the measures and to prepare raw data for analyses will be provided. Medical record, hospitalization and ED data, electronic adherence monitor and data for all other measures will be organized and described according to best practices.

Publications

  • Walters S, Wilson L, Konty K, Day S, Agerton T, Olson C. Disparities among children with asthma in New York City. Epi Data Brief (126); September 2021.

  • Black LI, Benson V. Tables of Summary Health Statistics for U.S. Children: 2018 National Health Interview Survey.

  • Reznik M, Jaramillo Y, Wylie-Rosett J. Demonstrating and assessing metered-dose inhaler-spacer technique: pediatric care providers' self-reported practices and perceived barriers. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2014 Mar;53(3):270-6. doi: 10.1177/0009922813512521. Epub 2013 Dec 12.

    PubMed 24336438
  • Frey SM, Fagnano M, Halterman JS. Caregiver education to promote appropriate use of preventive asthma medications: what is happening in primary care? J Asthma. 2016;53(2):213-9. doi: 10.3109/02770903.2015.1075549. Epub 2015 Aug 18.

    PubMed 26288255
  • Halterman JS, Auinger P, Conn KM, Lynch K, Yoos HL, Szilagyi PG. Inadequate therapy and poor symptom control among children with asthma: findings from a multistate sample. Ambul Pediatr. 2007 Mar-Apr;7(2):153-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ambp.2006.11.007.

    PubMed 17368410
  • Okelo SO, Siberry GK, Solomon BS, Bilderback AL, Yamazaki M, Hetzler T, Ferrell CL, Dhepyasuwan N, Serwint JR; CORNET Investigators. Asthma treatment decisions by pediatric residents do not consistently conform to guidelines or improve with level of training. Acad Pediatr. 2014 May-Jun;14(3):287-93. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2013.12.008. Epub 2014 Mar 12.

    PubMed 24629404
  • National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. National Asthma Education and Prevention Program. Expert panel report 3: guidelines for the diagnosis and management of asthma. NIH Publication Number 08-5846. Bethesda, MD: 2007.

  • Liu AH, Zeiger R, Sorkness C, Mahr T, Ostrom N, Burgess S, Rosenzweig JC, Manjunath R. Development and cross-sectional validation of the Childhood Asthma Control Test. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2007 Apr;119(4):817-25. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2006.12.662. Epub 2007 Mar 13.

    PubMed 17353040
  • Schatz M, Zeiger RS, Drane A, Harden K, Cibildak A, Oosterman JE, Kosinski M. Reliability and predictive validity of the Asthma Control Test administered by telephone calls using speech recognition technology. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2007 Feb;119(2):336-43. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2006.08.042. Epub 2006 Dec 27.

    PubMed 17194469
  • Halterman JS, Borrelli B, Fisher S, Szilagyi P, Yoos L. Improving care for urban children with asthma: design and methods of the School-Based Asthma Therapy (SBAT) trial. J Asthma. 2008 May;45(4):279-86. doi: 10.1080/02770900701854908.

    PubMed 18446591
  • Halterman JS, Szilagyi PG, Fisher SG, Fagnano M, Tremblay P, Conn KM, Wang H, Borrelli B. Randomized controlled trial to improve care for urban children with asthma: results of the School-Based Asthma Therapy trial. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2011 Mar;165(3):262-8. doi: 10.1001/archpediatrics.2011.1.

    PubMed 21383275
  • Halterman JS, Fagnano M, Montes G, Fisher S, Tremblay P, Tajon R, Sauer J, Butz A. The school-based preventive asthma care trial: results of a pilot study. J Pediatr. 2012 Dec;161(6):1109-15. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2012.05.059. Epub 2012 Jul 10.

    PubMed 22785264
  • Halterman JS, Fagnano M, Tajon RS, Tremblay P, Wang H, Butz A, Perry TT, McConnochie KM. Effect of the School-Based Telemedicine Enhanced Asthma Management (SB-TEAM) Program on Asthma Morbidity: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Pediatr. 2018 Mar 5;172(3):e174938. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2017.4938. Epub 2018 Mar 5.

    PubMed 29309483
  • Halterman JS, Riekert KA, Fagnano M, Tremblay PJ, Blaakman SW, Tajon R, Wang H, Borrelli B. Effect of the School-Based Asthma Care for Teens (SB-ACT) program on asthma morbidity: a 3-arm randomized controlled trial. J Asthma. 2022 Mar;59(3):494-506. doi: 10.1080/02770903.2020.1856869. Epub 2021 Jan 8.

    PubMed 33307900
  • Cain A, Reznik M. The Principal and Nurse Perspective on Gaps in Asthma Care and Barriers to Physical Activity in New York City Schools: A Qualitative Study. Health Educ Behav. 2018 Jun;45(3):410-422. doi: 10.1177/1090198117736351. Epub 2017 Oct 31.

    PubMed 29084455

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing PRAGMATIC-S in people with Asthma in Children, run by Montefiore Medical Center at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Marina Reznik, MD, MS (718-741-2494, mreznik@montefiore.org), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Asthma Control - continuous (time frame: Baseline, 4 months, 8 months, and 12 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07224061, which also lists 58 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Apr 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 2 Nov 2026.

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