Using a smartphone app to help adolescents manage asthma
Feasibility of MHealth Technology for Improving Self-Management and Adherence Among Asthmatic Adolescents
This study is testing a smartphone app to see if it can help teenagers with asthma manage their condition better alongside their usual care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of South Florida Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tampa, Florida) |
| Trial ID | NCT05572177 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a smartphone application designed to enhance asthma self-management among adolescents. Participants aged 12 to 18 with persistent asthma will be randomly assigned to either standard care or the app in addition to standard care. The study will assess recruitment and retention rates, technical barriers, and the app's perceived usefulness and ease of use. Adherence to the app will be monitored over six months to determine how frequently it is used and the extent of self-management data entered.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adolescents aged 12 to 18 with a verified diagnosis of persistent asthma who can use a smartphone.
Not a fit: Patients with other chronic lung diseases or significant developmental disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this app could significantly improve asthma management and quality of life for adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using mobile applications for chronic disease management, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * At least 12 and less than 18 years at enrollment * Established mild, moderate, or severe persistent asthma with a diagnosis verified by clinic physicians * Speak English * Not planning on moving out of the Tampa Bay area during the trial period * Must have a suitable iPhone or Android device available to use with the app Exclusion Criteria: * Having mental or other development disorder that may make self-management of a chronic condition difficult * Having other chronic lung disease or one or more of the following disorders including cystic fibrosis, neuromuscular disease, immunodeficiency or autoimmune disorders, blindness or severe vision impairment that may interfere with the ability to use the mobile app * Having participated in the app development phase of the funded project
Where this trial is running
Tampa, Florida
- University of South Florida — Tampa, Florida, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Amy Alman, PhD — University of South Florida
- Study coordinator: Dipti Karnani
- Email: diptik@usf.edu
- Phone: 813-974-5193
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.