Asthma, Behavior Problem, Montelukast
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of the study to investigate whether montelukast lead to behavior problems in children with asthma.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Kecioren Teaching and Research Hospital
Fatih University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Months to 60 Months
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| To investigate the effect of montelukast on behavior problems in children with asthma | 8 months | 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. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| To compare the effects of inhaled corticosteroids and montelukast on the behavior problems. | 8 months | In this study, it will be compared the effect on behavior changes between intake of inhaled steroid and montelukast. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed