BREATHE — asthma education, tracking, and guided exercise for self-care
BREATHE-BRinging Exercise, Asthma Assessments, TeacHing to Everyone
['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] · BLUE MARBLE REHAB, INC. · NIH-11182373
A digital program that helps adults with asthma learn self-care, track symptoms, follow guided exercises, and get personalized action plans.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | BLUE MARBLE REHAB, INC. (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Altadena, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11182373 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You would use a smartphone or web-based program called BREATHE that delivers asthma education, symptom assessments, guided exercises, and individualized action plans. The tool builds on a minimal viable product already used in virtual coaching and will add new features and expanded content. It collects symptom and activity data and shows clinician-facing dashboards so your care team can tailor support. The program is designed to support ongoing self-management and improve communication with your providers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults with asthma—especially those with uncontrolled symptoms or limited access to asthma education—who can use a smartphone or computer.
Not a fit: People without asthma, those needing immediate emergency care, or individuals without internet access or who are uncomfortable with digital tools are unlikely to benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, BREATHE could help people manage symptoms better and reduce emergency visits, urgent care use, and missed workdays.
How similar studies have performed: Prior asthma self-management education programs have improved quality of life and reduced urgent care and hospital visits, but integrating education, exercise, personalized plans, and clinician dashboards in one digital platform is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
Altadena, UNITED STATES
- BLUE MARBLE REHAB, INC. — Altadena, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: FLYNN, SHERYL — BLUE MARBLE REHAB, INC.
- Study coordinator: FLYNN, SHERYL
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.