School-based asthma support to reduce attacks in low-income children

This trial is testing whether a school-based asthma program called BACK can help children with poorly controlled asthma breathe better and have fewer attacks. The program provides education, counseling, and support from asthma navigators and school nurses to help kids and families manage asthma more effectively. Researchers will compare two versions of the program—a standard version and an enhanced version with extra support—to see which works best.

Children in low-income communities are hit hardest by asthma, with more emergency room visits, hospital stays, and missed school days than children in wealthier areas. This happens partly because families face barriers like lack of transportation and insurance that make it hard to get preventive care. This trial aims to show that delivering asthma support directly in schools can close that gap and give all children a better chance to stay healthy and do well in school.