Creating a questionnaire to help adolescents manage their asthma
Asthma Self-Management Behaviors and Cognitive Autonomy: Developing an Adolescent Questionnaire
['FUNDING_R15'] · TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY · NIH-10973811
This study is creating a helpful questionnaire for teens aged 12-21 to better understand how they can manage their asthma as they grow up and take charge of their health.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R15'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DENTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10973811 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a reliable and valid questionnaire specifically for adolescents aged 12-21 to assess their asthma self-management behaviors. The study aims to understand how adolescents can better manage their asthma during a critical transition to adulthood, where they need to take more responsibility for their health. By following a structured seven-step approach, the research team will create and validate the questionnaire items based on previous clinical experiences and research findings. The involvement of student researchers will also enhance the study's relevance and applicability to the target population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12-21 who have been diagnosed with asthma.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 12-21 or those without a diagnosis of asthma may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower adolescents with asthma to take better control of their condition, leading to improved health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in developing tailored self-management tools for chronic conditions, indicating potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
DENTON, UNITED STATES
- TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY — DENTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ISIK, ELIF — TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: ISIK, ELIF
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.