Improving asthma care through shared decision-making in primary care.
Official title: Primary care Implementation and evaluation of Coach McLungs™ an asthma shared decision-making intervention, across a large healthcare system
Funded at Wake Forest University Health Sciences · NIH-10892264 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a helpful online tool called Coach McLungs™ that aims to improve conversations and decision-making about asthma care between patients and their doctors, making it easier for you to be involved in managing your asthma.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $673,375 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL151854-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10892264 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who have been diagnosed with asthma.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with asthma who are older than 11 years or those without access to primary care services may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on implementing and evaluating Coach McLungs™, a virtual intervention designed to enhance shared decision-making (SDM) between asthma patients and their healthcare providers. By integrating this evidence-based tool into primary care practices, the project aims to improve communication and decision-making regarding asthma management. The intervention includes educational resources and clinical decision support, making it easier for providers to engage patients in their care. The study will take place across a large healthcare system, allowing for a comprehensive assessment of its effectiveness in real-world settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better asthma management and improved health outcomes for children with asthma.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that shared decision-making approaches can significantly improve outcomes for asthma patients, indicating a promising avenue for this intervention.
Where this research is happening
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tapp, Hazel — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Tapp, Hazel
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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.