To Investigate the Effect of Montelukast on Behavior Problems in Children With Asthma

N/ACompletedNCT01818635

Fatih University600 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of the study to investigate whether montelukast lead to behavior problems in children with asthma.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

600

Conditions

Asthma, Behavior Problem, Montelukast

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 MonthsMax age: 60 MonthsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * To have asthmatic children aged 18-60 months * To have that receive prophylactic treatment for asthma * Healthy children will be enrolled among those being brought for routine controls Exclusion Criteria: * Children with other chronic disease * Children with chronic drug use (except for the treatment of asthma)

Locations (2)

Fatih University Medical School

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

Fatih University

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

To investigate the effect of montelukast on behavior problems in children with asthma

Montelukast frequently used in the treatment of asthmatic children. However, we believe that montelukast lead to behavior problems. In this study, we aimed to investigate that intake of montelukast whether lead to behavior problems.

Time frame: 8 months

Secondary Outcomes

To compare the effects of inhaled corticosteroids and montelukast on the behavior problems.

In this study, it will be compared the effect on behavior changes between intake of inhaled steroid and montelukast.

Time frame: 8 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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