CAMP Air Program for Adolescent Asthma Management

Recruiting 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

740 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study will test the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of Controlling Asthma Program for Adolescents (CAMP Air), an e-health intervention, among urban predominately Black and Hispanic adolescents with uncontrolled asthma. It will also examine barriers and facilitators to adoption and implementation of CAMP Air in high-schools.

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 data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Attention Control Asthma Education Intervention, Controlling Asthma Program for Adolescents (CAMP Air) for adolescent asthma management?

The development and preliminary impact of CAMP Air, a web-based intervention, suggests it may help improve asthma management among adolescents with uncontrolled asthma. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Is the CAMP Air Program for Adolescent Asthma Management safe for humans?

The CAMP Air Program is a web-based intervention for adolescents with asthma, but there is no specific safety data available for this program in the provided research articles. However, the related Childhood Asthma Management Program (CAMP) has been extensively studied for safety in children with mild to moderate asthma, focusing on long-term inhaled corticosteroid therapy. ^{1 2 3 4 6}

How is the CAMP Air treatment for adolescent asthma unique?

CAMP Air is a web-based intervention specifically designed for adolescents with uncontrolled asthma, focusing on improving asthma management through online resources, which is different from traditional medication-based treatments. ^{1 2 3 6 7}

Research Team

Jean-Marie Bruzzese, PhD

Principal Investigator

Columbia University

Eligibility Criteria

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

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

Treatment Details

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.

Participant Groups

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+

Findings from Research

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]

References

1. Ireland pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The Development and Preliminary Impact of CAMP Air: A Web-based Asthma Intervention to Improve Asthma Among Adolescents. [2022]

2. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Neurocognitive functioning in children with mild and moderate asthma in the childhood asthma management program. The Childhood Asthma Management Program (CAMP) Research Group. [2019]

3. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The Childhood Asthma Management Program (CAMP): Contributions to the Understanding of Therapy and the Natural History of Childhood Asthma. [2021]

4. England pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Recruitment of participants in the childhood Asthma Management Program (CAMP). I. Description of methods: Childhood Asthma Management Program Research Group. [2007]

5. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The Childhood Asthma Management Program (CAMP): design, rationale, and methods. Childhood Asthma Management Program Research Group. [2021]

6. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Knowledge, resilience, and effectiveness of education in a young teen asthma camp. [2019]

7. Turkey pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The first camps in Turkey for asthmatic children: six years' experience. [2015]