A mobile health tool to help adolescents manage asthma.
Official title: AIM2ACT: A Mobile Health Tool to Facilitate Asthma Self-Management during Early Adolescence
Funded at University of Florida · NIH-10884372 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new smartphone app that helps kids aged 12 to 15 manage their asthma better by working together with their caregivers to set goals and track their progress.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project start | June 10, 2020 |
| Project end | May 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $640,141 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL153119-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10884372 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 15 who have poorly controlled asthma and can engage with a mobile health tool.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 12 to 15 or those with well-controlled asthma may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research develops a smartphone application designed to assist adolescents aged 12 to 15 in managing their asthma more effectively. The app focuses on enhancing caregiver support and improving the adolescents' self-efficacy in asthma management through personalized assessments and goal tracking. By addressing the unique challenges faced during early adolescence, the intervention aims to foster better adherence to asthma management behaviors, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes. The approach is informed by established behavioral models and emphasizes collaboration between adolescents and their caregivers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved asthma control and quality of life for adolescents with asthma.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using mobile health interventions for chronic disease management, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Florida
Gainesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Prabhakaran, Sreekala Sprabhakaran — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Prabhakaran, Sreekala Sprabhakaran
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.