An app to help Black teens with asthma improve their sleep habits
Personalized Approach To Habits-Sleep (PATH-S), an app to improve sleep for Black teens (ages 14-17) with asthma
['FUNDING_SBIR_1'] · KDH RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATION, INC. · NIH-10921377
This study is testing a fun app designed to help Black teens with asthma, ages 14-17, get better sleep by using games and personalized tips, so they can feel healthier and manage their asthma symptoms more effectively.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_SBIR_1'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | KDH RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATION, INC. (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Atlanta, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10921377 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an app called Personalized Approach To Habits – Sleep (PATH-S) aimed at helping Black teens aged 14-17 with asthma improve their sleep duration. The app utilizes casual gaming and intermittent reinforcement techniques to encourage users to adopt personalized habits that promote better sleep. Given that sleep issues are prevalent among teens, especially those with asthma, this app seeks to address the unique challenges faced by this demographic. By improving sleep, the app aims to enhance overall health and reduce asthma symptoms.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black teens aged 14-17 who have been diagnosed with asthma.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have asthma or are outside the age range of 14-17 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved sleep quality and reduced asthma symptoms for Black teens.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using technology and gamification to improve health behaviors among adolescents, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, UNITED STATES
- KDH RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATION, INC. — Atlanta, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: TWOMBLY, ERIC CHARLES — KDH RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATION, INC.
- Study coordinator: TWOMBLY, ERIC CHARLES
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.