Smartphone App for Sarcoidosis
(SPARC Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests a smartphone app, the Sarcoidosis Patient Assessment and Resource Companion App, designed to help manage stress and fatigue in people with sarcoidosis, a condition that can cause severe tiredness. The app aims to ease daily life by teaching stress management techniques, such as breathing exercises, which may reduce sarcoidosis-related fatigue. Participants will either use this new app or receive enhanced standard care to compare results. Individuals diagnosed with sarcoidosis, experiencing significant fatigue, and owning a smartphone with a data plan might be a good fit for this trial. As an unphased trial, this study offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative research that could improve daily life for those with sarcoidosis.
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What prior data suggests that this smartphone-based stress management application is safe for managing sarcoidosis-associated stress and fatigue?
Research has shown that the Sarcoidosis Patient Assessment and Resource Companion (SPARC) App helps people with sarcoidosis manage fatigue and stress. The app aims to improve quality of life by promoting activities like meditative breathing.
Specific safety information about the app itself is limited. However, as a smartphone app, it is generally considered low risk because it doesn't involve medication or medical procedures. Instead, it offers stress management tools and resources that are typically easy to use and safe.
The app represents a new way of using technology in healthcare, especially for conditions like sarcoidosis, where managing stress and fatigue is important. As a digital tool, the main focus is on usability and effectiveness, rather than safety issues.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the SPARC Smartphone Application because it offers a novel, tech-driven approach to managing sarcoidosis-associated fatigue. Unlike traditional treatments that might focus on medications or physical therapies, SPARC provides a personalized digital tool that helps patients track symptoms, access resources, and engage actively in their care. This app empowers patients by offering real-time support and information, potentially improving their quality of life and engagement with treatment.
What evidence suggests that this smartphone-based stress management app is effective for sarcoidosis-associated stress and fatigue?
Research has shown that the Sarcoidosis Patient Assessment and Resource Companion (SPARC) App, available to participants in this trial, helps people with sarcoidosis manage tiredness and stress. The app includes features like breathing exercises, which may reduce stress. Stress closely links to tiredness in individuals with this condition. Although direct evidence remains limited, the app targets known causes of tiredness in sarcoidosis. Early indications suggest that managing stress can improve tiredness, offering hope for a better quality of life.12367
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants use a smartphone-based stress management application for self-management of sarcoidosis-associated stress and fatigue
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in stress, motivation, and quality of life after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Enhanced Standard Care
- Sarcoidosis Patient Assessment and Resource Companion App
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Medical University of South Carolina
Lead Sponsor
National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB)
Collaborator