A mobile health tool to help adolescents manage asthma.
AIM2ACT: A Mobile Health Tool to Facilitate Asthma Self-Management during Early Adolescence
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 ID | NIH-10884372 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 15 who have poorly controlled asthma and can engage with a mobile health tool.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 12 to 15 or those with well-controlled asthma may not benefit from this research.
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 performed: 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
Gainesville, United States
- University of Florida — Gainesville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Prabhakaran, Sreekala Sprabhakaran — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Prabhakaran, Sreekala Sprabhakaran
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 below.