Improving self-management for people with difficult asthma
LIving BEtteR With asThma - Intervention Development Study
This study is trying to find better ways to help people with tough asthma manage their condition by encouraging them to stay active and adopt healthy habits.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Southampton, Hampshire) |
| Trial ID | NCT06159803 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to develop a multimodal self-management support intervention for individuals with difficult asthma, focusing on enhancing long-term engagement in exercise and healthy behaviors. The intervention is grounded in behavioral science and health psychology principles, addressing the complex psychological and cognitive processes involved in maintaining these behaviors. By conducting qualitative interviews with both patients and healthcare professionals, the study seeks to identify effective strategies for supporting individuals in managing their asthma more effectively outside of clinical settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and over who have been diagnosed with difficult asthma.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old or those without a diagnosis of difficult asthma will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the quality of life and asthma control for patients with difficult asthma.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar multimodal approaches in managing chronic conditions, suggesting potential for positive outcomes in this context.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria Patient arm: * Age 18 or over * Must have had a diagnosis of difficult asthma * Giving informed consent Inclusion Criteria Professionals arm: Aged 18 or over * Healthcare professional or exercise professional with experience of working with people living * with difficult asthma * Giving informed consent Exclusion Criteria Patient arm: * Less than 18 years old * Does not have a diagnosis of difficult asthma * Unwilling or unable to give informed consent * Unwilling or unable to participate in the interview * Participation in the LIBERTY pilot study Exclusion Criteria Professionals arm: * Less than 18 years old * Not a healthcare professional or exercise professional * Not having experience of working with people living with difficult asthma * Unwilling or unable to give informed consent * Unwilling or unable to participate in the interview
Where this trial is running
Southampton, Hampshire
- Judit Varkonyi-Sepp — Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Anna Freeman
- Email: a.freeman@soton.ac.uk
- Phone: 02381206397
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.