Improving asthma management for teenagers using smartphone technology
Official title: Optimizing a Sensor-Enabled mHealth Intervention for Adolescents with Suboptimal Asthma Control
Funded at University of Kansas Lawrence · NIH-10917228 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a smartphone app designed to help teenagers with asthma better manage their condition by giving them personalized support and feedback, so they can set goals and overcome challenges in their asthma care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kansas Lawrence NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lawrence, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $243,287 |
| NIH project number | 5R34HL167214-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10917228 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12-18 who have been diagnosed with asthma and are experiencing difficulties in managing their condition.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have asthma or are outside the adolescent age range may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing asthma self-management among adolescents who struggle with controlling their condition. It utilizes a smartphone app combined with mobile sensors to provide personalized support and feedback, helping teens set goals and identify barriers to effective asthma management. By tailoring interventions based on individual user data, the project aims to improve adherence to asthma management behaviors, ultimately leading to better health outcomes. The approach recognizes the unique challenges faced by adolescents and seeks to empower them in managing their asthma effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved asthma control and quality of life for adolescents with asthma.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using technology for asthma management, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kansas Lawrence
Lawrence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cushing, Christopher C — University of Kansas Lawrence
- Study coordinator: Cushing, Christopher C
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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.