Improving asthma treatment adherence in young people using telehealth.
Official title: Improving Medication Adherence with Telehealthcare Medication Therapy Management to Change Health Outcomes in Adolescents and YoungAdults with Asthma (MATCH)
Funded at Nemours Children's Clinic · NIH-10466763 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help young people aged 14 to 30 with asthma stick to their medication by using video calls and handy tools to track their inhaler use, making it easier and more personal for them to manage their health over a year.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Nemours Children's Clinic NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jacksonville, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2018 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $674,827 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL136945-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10466763 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are adolescents and young adults aged 14 to 30 who have poorly controlled asthma and are currently using inhaled corticosteroids.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have asthma or are not using inhaled corticosteroids may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing medication adherence for adolescents and young adults with asthma through a telehealthcare approach. It involves a 12-month trial where participants aged 14 to 30 will receive personalized medication therapy management via video consultations, combined with electronic tools to track their inhaler use. The goal is to improve their inhaler technique and overall health outcomes by providing support in a more private and interactive setting. Participants will be monitored for their adherence to inhaled corticosteroids and asthma management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better asthma control and fewer exacerbations for young patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that telehealth interventions can improve medication adherence and health outcomes in various chronic conditions, suggesting a promising approach for asthma management.
Where this research is happening
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Nemours Children's Clinic
Jacksonville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Blake, Kathryn V — Nemours Children's Clinic
- Study coordinator: Blake, Kathryn V
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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.