Improving Asthma Control with Mobile Technology for African American Young Adults
Asthma and Technology in Emerging African American Adults (The ATHENA Project)
This effort creates a mobile program to help African American young adults better manage their asthma using technology and personalized support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10838562 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Asthma can be challenging, especially for African American young adults between 18 and 30 years old, and this program aims to make managing it easier. We are developing a mobile program that includes a Motivational Enhancement System to help you set goals and understand your asthma better. You'll also receive support from asthma nurses through calls and texts, along with reminders for medication and physical activity. Wearable technology will help track your activity to meet your personal health goals.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are African American young adults, aged 18-30, who live with asthma.
Not a fit: Patients outside the 18-30 age range or those without asthma may not directly benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve asthma control and overall health for African American young adults.
How similar studies have performed: While mobile health interventions have shown promise, this program is unique in its specific focus on African American emerging adults with asthma.
Where this research is happening
East Lansing, United States
- Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences — East Lansing, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Baptist, Alan P. — Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Baptist, Alan P.
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.