CAMP Air — a web program to help urban teens control asthma
The Efficacy of CAMP Air, a Web-based Asthma Intervention, Among Urban Adolescents with Uncontrolled Asthma
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · NIH-11172255
A seven-module personalized online program aimed at helping urban adolescents with uncontrolled asthma improve control and reduce urgent care visits.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11172255 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You would be one of about 370 urban adolescents randomly assigned to use CAMP Air or a comparison condition; CAMP Air is a seven-module personalized e-health program that teaches self-care, controller medication use, and symptom monitoring. The trial measures asthma control with the Asthma Control Test, tracks urgent care visits, records lung function by spirometry, and follows medication use and quality of life over one year. The team will also analyze cost-effectiveness and look at clinic- and community-level factors that affect adopting the program so it can be scaled up if effective.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Urban adolescents roughly ages 12–20 with uncontrolled asthma who can use web-based programs and are willing to attend scheduled follow-up visits.
Not a fit: Children under 12, people whose asthma is already well controlled, those without reliable internet access, or individuals with medical issues that prevent participation are unlikely to benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, CAMP Air could help teens achieve better asthma control, experience fewer urgent care visits, and enjoy improved quality of life through an accessible online program.
How similar studies have performed: Web-based interventions for adolescent asthma are rare, although preliminary pilot work with CAMP Air showed promise and this larger trial will test those findings.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BRUZZESE, JEAN-MARIE — COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
- Study coordinator: BRUZZESE, JEAN-MARIE
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.