The purpose of this registry aims is to collect a large number of patients with mild and moderate asthma in a real-word conditions for a perspective observation of epidemiological evolution of the disease in relation to the therapeutic interventions available currently and in the near future.
To represent real-world mild moderate Italian asthmatics, all adults with diagnosed asthma by specialist, according GINA (Global Initiative for Asthma) document, attending respiratory or allergy clinic for a scheduled visit are eligible for study enrollment. If inclusion/exclusion criteria are satisfied, a written consent to participate in the study will be obtained and an informative leaflet for the patient and his/her general practitioners will be delivered. Subjects follow up will be scheduled according with GINA document and center plan (6 or 12 months follow up visit).
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
20,000
IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino
Genova, Italy
RECRUITINGA cluster-based, real world, cross-sectional perspective, observational cohort study
Perspective observation of epidemiological evolution of mild and moderate asthma (rate of asthmatic patients transitioned to a more severe stage according Global Initiative for Asthma \[GINA\] document)
Time frame: through study completion; follow-up procedures will last 10 years from the date of the last patient enrolled
Real life assessment of control, exacerbation and PROs in patients treated with different drugs and schedule
Real-life assessment of asthma control over time (Asthma Control Test and Asthma Control Questionnaire scores), exacerbation rate over time (n/year) and patient-reported outcomes (e.g., quality of life, patient engagement, disease awareness) from groups treated with different drugs and schedules (questionnaire score)
Time frame: through study completion; follow-up procedures will last 10 years from the date of the last patient enrolled
Asthma control in pregnant women
Asthma control in pregnant women by means of a specific application for android- and iOS-based smartphones, in comparison with the traditional current management
Time frame: through study completion; follow-up procedures will last 10 years from the date of the last patient enrolled
Burden of OCS in mild and moderate asthma
Burden of oral corticosteroids in mild and moderate asthma (mg/year)
Time frame: through study completion; follow-up procedures will last 10 years from the date of the last patient enrolled
SABA use in mild and moderate asthma
SABA use in mild and moderate asthma (canisters/year)
Time frame: through study completion; follow-up procedures will last 10 years from the date of the last patient enrolled
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Influence of infections and vaccinations on disease outcomes and progression
Influence of infections and vaccinations on disease outcomes and progression (rate of progression; questionnaire score)
Time frame: through study completion; follow-up procedures will last 10 years from the date of the last patient enrolled
Influence of upper airway disease on disease outcomes and progression
Influence of upper airway disease on disease outcomes and progression (rate of progression; questionnaire score)
Time frame: through study completion; follow-up procedures will last 10 years from the date of the last patient enrolled
Impact of inhalation techniques and smart inhalers on disease outcomes and progression
Impact of inhalation techniques and smart inhalers on disease outcomes and progression (inhalation error/asthma control score; inhalation error/rate of progression)
Time frame: through study completion; follow-up procedures will last 10 years from the date of the last patient enrolled
Environmental exposure influences on disease outcome and progression
Environmental exposure influences on disease outcome and progression (PM10/rate of progression)
Time frame: through study completion; follow-up procedures will last 10 years from the date of the last patient enrolled
Evolution of inflammatory patterns over time
Evolution of inflammatory patterns over time and their relationships to disease outcomes and progression (published biomarker value/asthma control; published biomarker value/rate of progression)
Time frame: through study completion; follow-up procedures will last 10 years from the date of the last patient enrolled
Role of smoking and life style in lung function and disease progression
Role of smoking and life style in lung function and disease progression (pack year/disease progression)
Time frame: through study completion; follow-up procedures will last 10 years from the date of the last patient enrolled
Patients reported outcomes over time
Patients reported outcomes over time (score according validated questionnaires)
Time frame: through study completion; follow-up procedures will last 10 years from the date of the last patient enrolled
Patient awareness and engagement in mild and moderate asthma
Patient awareness and engagement in mild and moderate asthma (questionnaire score)
Time frame: through study completion; follow-up procedures will last 10 years from the date of the last patient enrolled
Impact of digital therapy on disease management and outcomes
Impact of digital therapy on disease management and outcomes (canister/year and dose/year)
Time frame: through study completion; follow-up procedures will last 10 years from the date of the last patient enrolled
Direct, indirect, and intangible costs of mild and moderate asthma
Direct, indirect, and intangible costs of mild and moderate asthma (EU/disease severity)
Time frame: through study completion; follow-up procedures will last 10 years from the date of the last patient enrolled
Cost-efficiency of mild/moderate asthma treatments and management plans
Cost-efficiency of mild/moderate asthma treatments and management plans (cost/year)
Time frame: through study completion; follow-up procedures will last 10 years from the date of the last patient enrolled
Sociodemographic issues related to disease progression and burden
Sociodemographic issues related to disease progression and burden (age, sex, education, employment/rate of progression)
Time frame: through study completion; follow-up procedures will last 10 years from the date of the last patient enrolled