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NCT07018583
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Pharmacist Counseling & Self-Management Program for Asthma Patients in a Midwest Chain Pharmacy, USA

Sponsor: Nakhon Ratchasim Rajabhat University

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a pharmacist-led counseling and self-management application program on improving asthma management outcomes among adult patients with asthma receiving care at a Midwest chain pharmacy in Iowa, United States. The study investigates whether integrating the pharmacist counseling with self-management theory can enhance patients' medication adherence, asthma control, inhaler technique, and overall asthma awareness. These outcomes will be assessed at both 3 and 6 months after enrollment. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two arms. The intervention group, which will receive a comprehensive pharmacist-led counseling program supported by a mobile application ("Don R.Ph Application"). The control group, which will receive standard pharmacy care as per usual practice.

Official title: The Effectiveness of Pharmacist's Counseling and Self-Management Application Program on Asthma Management Outcomes Among Asthma Patients at a Midwest Chain Pharmacy in Iowa, United States

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

25 Years - 64 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

84

Start Date

2025-08-01

Completion Date

2026-05-31

Last Updated

2025-06-27

Healthy Volunteers

No

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Pharmacist's Counseling and Self-Management Application Program

This interventional study is structured around established counseling principles and self-management theory, consisting of six sequential stages: Initial Disclosure, Problem Assessment, Commitment to Action, Skill Enhancement, Monitoring, and Follow-up and Evaluation. These stages are delivered through both in-person pharmacist counseling and a dedicated mobile application. The intervention follows a repeated-measures design, with assessments conducted at 3 and 6 months after enrollment.

BEHAVIORAL

Usual Care

Usual care or Standard pharmacy practices such as medication reviews, patient education during the initial visit or when medication changes occur, and counseling upon patient request. No additional structured counseling or self-management tools are provided.