Cognitive and Emotional Factors Relation to Treatment Adherence in Asthmatic Patients in Upper Egypt

Launched by ENTSAR HSANEN · Dec 29, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how different factors, like a person's thoughts and feelings, affect whether they stick to their asthma treatments. Researchers know that many people with asthma don’t take their medication as prescribed, which can lead to poor asthma control. The study aims to understand why this happens and how to improve treatment adherence, especially in patients living in Upper Egypt.

To be part of this study, participants need to be at least 18 years old and have a doctor-diagnosed asthma condition for which they have been prescribed maintenance inhalers and rescue medications. However, individuals with other serious medical conditions, severe mental health issues, or cognitive difficulties will not be eligible. Those who join the study can expect to share their experiences with asthma treatment, helping researchers learn more about how to support patients in managing their condition effectively. The trial has not started recruiting participants yet, but it aims to gather important insights to help improve asthma care.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Able to understand and provide informed consent.
• • 2. Age ≥18y at the time of study enrollment.
• • 3. Provider diagnosed asthma and prescribed maintenance ICS treatment and as needed bronchodilator for at least one month
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Any other medical condition that confers greater illness morbidity than asthma (e.g., active cancer)
• • 2. Severe psychopathology (e.g., schizophrenia)
• • 3. Apparent cognitive or language deficit
• • 4. Patients with associated other chronic chest diseases