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A score of 15 or less is of particular concern because it predicts asthma that is poorly controlled or not controlled at all. As a screening test for poorly controlled asthma, the cut-off point of 19 provides the optimum balance of sensitivity (71%) and specificity (71%) for detection of such a patient.

Whereas the ACQ is scored using a 7-point scale, from 0 (totally controlled) to 6 (extremely poorly controlled), the ACT total score ranges from 5 (poor control of asthma) to 25 (complete control of asthma).

Asthma Control Test is a trademark of QualityMetric Incorporated. *The Childhood Asthma Control Test was developed by GSK.

Asthma Control Test (ACT) A score between 20 and 25 represents well controlled asthma, while a score of 19 or below represents not well controlled asthma, and a score less than 16 indicates very poorly controlled asthma. The minimally important clinical difference has been determined to be 3 points.

If your score is 15 or less, your asthma may be very poorly controlled. Regardless of your score, continue to talk to your healthcare provider. There may be more you and your healthcare provider could do to help control your asthma symptoms.

Your Asthma Control Test Score NOTE: If your child's score is 12 or less, his or her asthma may be very poorly controlled. Regardless of your child's score, continue to talk to your healthcare provider. There may be more you and your child's healthcare provider could do to help control your child's asthma symptoms.

A patient self-administred tool for identifying those with poorly controlled asthma. The scores range from 5 (poor control of asthma) to 25 (complete control of asthma), with higher scores reflecting greater asthma control. An ACT score >19 indicates well-controlled asthma. Yes, test-retest reliability was 0.77.

What do my Asthma Control Test Results mean? ACT (ages 12 and older)C-ACT (ages 4–11) Well controlled 20–25 20–27 Not well controlled 16–19 13–19 Very poorly controlled 5–15 0–12 May 17, 2023