Improving asthma care for children using technology
Technology-Enhanced Asthma Care in Children at Clinic and Home (TEACCCH) Study
This study is looking at how using mobile health tools can make asthma care better for kids by working closely with families and healthcare providers to create a plan that fits into their everyday lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11056098 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing asthma care for children by integrating mobile health technologies into their treatment plans. The approach involves collaborating with caregivers and health system stakeholders to optimize the use of these technologies, ensuring they fit well within existing healthcare systems. By conducting user-centered design workshops and interviews, the research aims to improve adherence to asthma management guidelines and reduce symptoms. A feasibility study will also be conducted to assess the effectiveness of this optimized intervention in real-world settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who have asthma and may struggle with managing their symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have asthma or are older than 11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better asthma management and improved quality of life for children with asthma.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mobile health technologies can effectively improve asthma management, indicating a promising avenue for this study.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kan, Kristin — Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Kan, Kristin
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.