Sensor-Enabled mHealth for Asthma
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to help teens with asthma manage their condition better using a smartphone app called ReACT. ReACT tracks when teens take or miss their medication and assists them in setting goals, solving problems, and receiving feedback on managing their asthma. Participants will use either ReACT or a basic asthma education app for six months. The trial seeks teens aged 13-17 who have had asthma for at least six months and experience frequent symptoms like wheezing or coughing. Researchers will determine if ReACT, a sensor-enabled mHealth intervention, improves asthma control and quality of life compared to standard care. As an unphased trial, this study offers teens a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative asthma management research and potentially enhance their own asthma control.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, you must have a daily inhaled corticosteroid prescription that works with the ReACT sensor.
What prior data suggests that this sensor-enabled mHealth intervention is safe for adolescents with asthma?
Research shows that the Sensor-Enabled mHealth Intervention, called ReACT, is being tested to help teens manage their asthma better. In earlier studies, teens who used ReACT found it helpful and enjoyable. This system tracks when teens take their asthma medication and how they feel, while also sending reminders and support messages to help them manage their asthma care.
No serious safety issues with ReACT have been reported so far. As a mobile health tool rather than a new drug, it is generally considered safe to use. While ReACT is new for managing asthma, similar digital health tools are commonly used and have a good safety record. As the study continues, researchers will monitor for any problems to ensure it remains safe for everyone.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Sensor-Enabled mHealth Intervention for adolescents with suboptimal asthma control because it leverages technology to improve treatment adherence. Unlike standard asthma treatments that rely solely on medication and patient initiative, this intervention includes a sensor that passively monitors medication adherence and provides feedback. Participants receive personalized text messages that offer encouragement and tailored advice based on their adherence patterns and symptoms, potentially leading to better asthma management. This approach not only aims to improve adherence but also empowers patients through education and problem-solving techniques, which are not typically emphasized in standard care.
What evidence suggests that this sensor-enabled mHealth intervention is effective for asthma?
Research has shown that the ReACT system, which participants in this trial may receive, could help manage asthma in teenagers. Early results indicate that teens using ReACT improved their ability to manage asthma, such as remembering to take their medicine and recognizing symptoms. The system uses smartphones and sensors to monitor medication use and symptoms, offering personalized advice and support. This customized approach helps teens set goals and overcome challenges to better control their asthma. Initial testing revealed that teens enjoyed using ReACT and found it useful for managing their asthma more effectively.13678
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for teens aged 13-17 with a doctor-confirmed diagnosis of persistent asthma that isn't well-controlled, despite having a prescription for daily inhaled corticosteroids. Participants must be able to speak and read English along with their caregivers.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants are randomly assigned to use ReACT or a comparison intervention for six months. The ReACT system includes a sensor to monitor adherence, general asthma education, and feedback through text messages.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, with assessments of asthma control and quality of life.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Sensor-Enabled mHealth Intervention for Adolescents with Suboptimal Asthma Control
Trial Overview
The study tests the ReACT system, an mHealth intervention using smartphones to help teens manage asthma by tracking medication use and symptoms. It's compared against standard care which includes basic education and symptom logging.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
In this condition, participants will receive the full ReACT behavior change intervention. They will use a sensor to passively monitor adherence, receive general asthma education, and report on their asthma symptoms. Participants will receive training in techniques of problem-solving. In addition, they will receive ongoing text messages with adherence feedback and encouragement tailored to their pattern of adherence and symptoms.
In this condition participants will use a sensor to passively monitor adherence, receive general asthma education, and report on their asthma symptoms.
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Kansas
Lead Sponsor
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Collaborator
Citations
Digital Health Intervention for Asthma: Patient-Reported Value ...
The data collected by the sensors are presented back to patients and health care providers through the digital health platform. The platform ...
Optimizing a Sensor-Enabled mHealth Intervention for ...
Inclusion criteria for adolescents are: 1) they are between 13-17 years-old; 2) they have a physician-verified diagnosis of persistent asthma ...
Optimizing a Sensor-Enabled mHealth Intervention for ...
The proposed project will evaluate a mobile health intervention that provides personalized and adaptive support to improve asthma self-management in adolescents ...
Sensor-Enabled mHealth for Asthma
The study tests the ReACT system, an mHealth intervention using smartphones to help teens manage asthma by tracking medication use and symptoms. It's compared ...
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Optimizing a Sensor-Enabled mHealth Intervention for Adolescents With Suboptimal Asthma Control ... ReACT may improve asthma outcomes for teens.
Project Details
The proposed project will evaluate a mobile health intervention that provides personalized and adaptive support to improve asthma self-management in adolescents ...
Responsive Asthma Care for Teens (ReACT): development ...
Methods and analysis The aims of this project are to improve adherence to ICS as an important step towards better self-management among adolescents aged 13–17 ...
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Optimizing a Sensor-Enabled mHealth Intervention for Adolescents With Suboptimal Asthma Control ... ReACT may improve asthma outcomes for teens.
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