Creating a mobile app to help adolescents manage asthma
IMAAP: Development and evaluation of an Interactive Mobile Asthma Action Plan
This study is testing a new app that helps teenagers with asthma manage their condition better by giving them personalized advice based on their symptoms and lung function, while also making sure that young people from underserved communities have a say in how the app is created.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10984558 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and evaluating an Interactive Mobile Asthma Action Plan (IMAAP) designed to assist adolescents in managing their asthma effectively. The app will provide personalized treatment recommendations based on real-time assessments of lung function and symptoms, making it easier for young patients to adhere to their prescribed asthma management plans. By involving adolescents from marginalized communities in the development process, the project aims to address barriers to care and improve health equity. The app will also support caregivers and healthcare providers in delivering better asthma care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents with asthma, particularly those from historically marginalized populations facing challenges in accessing healthcare.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have asthma or those who are not adolescents may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower adolescents with asthma to manage their condition more effectively, potentially reducing the frequency of asthma attacks and improving overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using mobile health technologies to improve chronic disease management, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Cincinnati, United States
- Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr — Cincinnati, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ramsey, Rachelle R. — Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Ramsey, Rachelle R.
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.