New asthma self-management education programme for adults in primary care
Tests a new asthma education programme for adults managing their asthma in primary care.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: The Development of the Walsh Asthma Self-management Programme and Feasibility of Implementation in Adults With Asthma in Primary Care
Key facts
- Where
- Dublin, IrelandSee the site
AI summary: who the study is looking for
From the trial's eligibility criteria. Machine-read from the registry text on this page, so it can be wrong. The registry text below and the trial team decide who can take part.
The trial is looking for adults with a doctor's diagnosis of asthma who have been using asthma medicines. It tests a nurse-led asthma education programme in primary care.
- Age
- 18 years or older
- Sex
- All sexes can join
- Disease stage
- Asthma diagnosed by a doctor, with asthma medicines used for 6 months before joining
- Earlier treatment
- Must have used asthma medicines for 6 months before joining. Must not be getting asthma education in a specialist hospital or community setting.
Main reasons for not taking part
- Under 18 years old
- No diagnosis of asthma
- Receiving asthma education in a specialist hospital or community setting
- Unable to give informed consent
- Smoking history of 10 pack years or more
Read by machine on 13 November 2026.
Where in Ireland
- Royal College of Surgeons IrelandDublin, IrelandContact: Joanne Walsh, MScTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Contact the study team: see the registry record → Contacts and Locations
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- Who runs it
- Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
- Trial code
- NCT07609134
- Record updated
- 27 May 2026
- Original description
Asthma is a common medical condition in Ireland. Adult patients tend to have periods when their asthma is stable and periods when it worsens. In order to reduce these periods of worsening asthma, effective ongoing management is required day to day by adults with asthma. Teaching adults how to manage their asthma effectively, plays a huge role in improving their asthma and having a better overall quality of life. This education on managing asthma has many different parts to it. Most adults will discover they have asthma through their general practitioner (GP) and it will be continued to be checked and managed through their GP or general practice nurse (GPN) in their primary care clinic for the duration of their lives.Read full original descriptionShow less
The Development of the Walsh Asthma Self-management Programme and Feasibility of Implementation in Adults With Asthma in Primary Care
Asthma is a common medical condition in Ireland. Adult patients tend to have periods when their asthma is stable and periods when it worsens. In order to reduce these periods of worsening asthma, effective ongoing management is required day to day by adults with asthma. Teaching adults how to manage their asthma effectively, plays a huge role in improving their asthma and having a better overall quality of life. This education on managing asthma has many different parts to it. Most adults will discover they have asthma through their general practitioner (GP) and it will be continued to be checked and managed through their GP or general practice nurse (GPN) in their primary care clinic for the duration of their lives.
This research study is taking place to find out if a new education programme, will help adults manage their asthma better and improve the symptoms of asthma, reducing its overall impact on day-to-day life. This study is also looking at how easy it is to introduce and for nurses to deliver this study within a GP/ primary care centre. This study is to find out if this education programme works in a real life setting and if it can lead to better control of asthma for adults.
Inclusion: Adults over 18 years old; Adults who meet one of the following criteria:; a physician's diagnosis of asthma; coded as asthma (R96) as per the international classification of primary care (ICPC) or international classification of diseases (ICD) code J45 with associated use of asthma medications for 6 months prior to study enrolment.
Exclusion: Adults receiving asthma education in a specialist hospital or community setting; Adults under 18 years old; Adults with no diagnosis of asthma; Adults unable to give informed consent; Smoking ≥ 10 Pack Year History.