CAMP Air Program for Adolescent Asthma Management

Enrolling by invitation at 1 trial location

Overseen By Jean-Marie Bruzzese, PhD

Age: < 18

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Columbia University

Must be taking: Asthma medications

Disqualifiers: Pregnancy, 12th grade, Cystic fibrosis, Sickle cell anemia, Specialized learning needs, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 14

Duration: 7 weeks

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests a new e-health program called CAMP Air, designed to help urban adolescents, primarily Black and Hispanic, better manage asthma. The goal is to determine if this program effectively and affordably controls asthma symptoms. The trial will also assess its usability in high schools. Teens with a prior asthma diagnosis and frequent symptoms or doctor visits for asthma in the past year are ideal candidates for this study. As an unphased trial, this study provides a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative asthma management solutions in the community.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems likely that you can continue your asthma medications, as the study involves adolescents who have been using asthma medication in the last 12 months.

What prior data suggests that the CAMP Air e-health intervention is safe for adolescents with asthma?

Research has shown that the Controlling Asthma Program for Adolescents (CAMP Air) helps teens better understand and manage their asthma. Participants experienced improved asthma control, woke up less at night, and missed fewer days of school. Although specific safety data for CAMP Air is not available, its online format typically indicates low risk. The program educates teens about asthma through online lessons, without involving medication or medical procedures. As a "Not Applicable" trial phase, it likely emphasizes learning rather than testing new drugs or treatments, suggesting minimal risk to participants. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about the CAMP Air program because it offers a fresh approach to managing adolescent asthma through interactive e-health modules. Unlike standard asthma education, which often involves static information delivery, CAMP Air provides personalized learning experiences that include hands-on practice, tailored feedback, and strategies for overcoming personal barriers to care. This program empowers teens by teaching them not just about asthma management, but also how to communicate with parents and navigate the healthcare system effectively, potentially leading to better overall asthma control.

What evidence suggests that this trial's treatments could be effective for adolescent asthma management?

Research has shown that the Controlling Asthma Program for Adolescents (CAMP Air), a treatment option in this trial, effectively helps teenagers manage their asthma. Studies have found that teens in CAMP Air achieved better asthma control, gained more knowledge about their condition, and experienced fewer nighttime awakenings due to asthma. They also missed fewer school days and required less urgent medical care. Some long-term results even indicated fewer emergency room visits for up to four years. This evidence suggests that CAMP Air can significantly improve asthma management for teens. ^{1 3 4 6 7}

Who Is on the Research Team?

Jean-Marie Bruzzese, PhD

Principal Investigator

Columbia University

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for urban Black and Hispanic adolescents with uncontrolled asthma, as indicated by frequent symptoms or emergency visits. It's not for pregnant teens, 12th graders (due to graduation), those with conditions like cystic fibrosis or sickle cell anemia, or severe learning disabilities that could affect participation.

Inclusion Criteria

I was diagnosed with asthma as a teenager.

I have asthma symptoms several times a week or have needed urgent care for it.

I have used asthma medication in the past year.

Exclusion Criteria

I am a pregnant teenager experiencing asthma.

I am a 12th-grade student.

I am a teenager with a condition like cystic fibrosis that affects my lungs.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants engage in the CAMP Air e-health intervention, consisting of 7 online modules focusing on asthma management and education

7 weeks

7 online sessions

Attention Control

Participants receive 7 online sessions of asthma education via PowerPoint slides with voice-over, covering asthma and related health conditions

7 weeks

7 online sessions

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, including assessment of asthma-related urgent care visits and lung function

Up to 1 year

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Attention Control Asthma Education Intervention
• Controlling Asthma Program for Adolescents (CAMP Air)

Trial Overview The study examines the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of CAMP Air, a digital health program designed to manage asthma in teenagers. The comparison is made against a basic asthma education intervention. Researchers will also explore what helps or hinders the program's use in schools.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: CAMP Air Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

This is an e-health intervention consisting of 7 online modules. This behavioral intervention combines instruction, hands-on learning, interactive practice opportunities and tailored sessions. Teens learn about asthma, including treatment and triggers, the importance of seeing a medical provider and how they can overcome their specific barriers to seeing a medical provider, how they can talk to their parents about their asthma, and how they can care for their asthma, including managing stress and triggers. They also receive personalized feedback throughout the intervention and guidance on navigating the health care system.

Group II: Attention Control Asthma Education Intervention Active Control 1 Intervention

The control intervention consists of 7 online sessions delivered via PowerPoint slides with voice-over. Teens receive information on asthma and other related health conditions, such as stress and sleep, and will be given a list of relevant websites to learn more about these topics. They will learn how to monitor their health using checklists and will be referred to a medical provider for asthma and other conditions; if they do have a medical provider, they will be provided with a referral. The asthma education component for this group lacks the interactive and personalized elements of CAMP Air, differentiating it from the experimental arm.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Columbia University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

1,529

Recruited

2,832,000+

3-C Institute for Social Development

Industry Sponsor

Trials

15

Recruited

2,300+

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Collaborator

Trials

3,987

Recruited

47,860,000+

Published Research Related to This Trial

CAMP Air, a web-based intervention for adolescents with uncontrolled asthma, showed significant improvements in asthma knowledge, control, and reduced school absences in a pilot trial involving 61 participants from New York City.

Participants using CAMP Air completed an average of 6 out of 7 modules and reported fewer nights waking due to asthma, indicating high satisfaction and effectiveness, especially when supported by a point-person in schools.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The Development and Preliminary Impact of CAMP Air: A Web-based Asthma Intervention to Improve Asthma Among Adolescents. Bruzzese, JM., George, M., Liu, J., et al.[2022]

Citations

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The Development and Preliminary Impact of CAMP Air CAMP Air participants demonstrated significantly improved asthma knowledge, asthma control, night wakening and school absences, and less risk for urgent care ...

2. sciencedirect.com sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0738399120305097

The Development and Preliminary Impact of CAMP Air CAMP Air participants demonstrated significantly improved asthma knowledge, asthma control, night wakening and school absences, and less risk for urgent care ...

3. withpower.com withpower.com/trial/phase-asthma-9-2021-8e5ea

CAMP Air Program for Adolescent Asthma Management CAMP Air, a web-based intervention for adolescents with uncontrolled asthma, showed significant improvements in asthma knowledge, control, and reduced school ...

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Updates in School-Based Asthma Management - PMC Enrolled children experienced long-term improvements in asthma health outcomes for up to 4 years, including reductions in emergency room visits, hospital ...

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Assessing Available Adolescent Self-Reported Measures ... This review revealed the following asthma measure domains: asthma knowledge, self-efficacy, attitudes, self-care, self-regulation, symptom ...

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Study Details | CAMP Air: Efficacy and Cost-effectiveness ... This study will test the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of Controlling Asthma Program for Adolescents (CAMP Air), an e-health intervention, among urban ...

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Data from the Childhood Asthma Management Program ... The Childhood Asthma Management Program (CAMP) has been launched as a multicenter long-term trial aimed at assessing long-term issues in childhood asthma and ...