Mobile Health Intervention for Asthma in Young Adults
Asthma and Technology in Emerging African American Adults
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Asthma
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 30
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 180 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for African American young adults aged 18-30 who have trouble managing their asthma. Participants will use a mobile program, have video meetings with a nurse, receive text messages, and track their physical activity to improve their asthma management.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am African American
- I am 18 to 30 years old
- I have uncontrolled asthma
- I have a primary care physician
- I have a cell phone for the study
You may not be able to join if
- I have significant lung disease like COPD
- I smoke more than 20 packs a year
- I have a developmental delay or mental illness that affects my participation
- I am pregnant
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The purpose of the ATHENA Project is to test a mobile health intervention to help African American young adults better manage their asthma. The program has four components: 1) a web-based, mobile asthma program delivered to participants' mobile device, 2) meetings with an asthma nurse via video conference, 3) text messaging, and 4) physical activity tracking. Participants will be randomly assigned…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* African American, 18-30 years of age, uncontrolled asthma (defined by a score of less than 19 on the ACT), own or have access to a cell phone for the duration of the study, have a primary care physician (PCP)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Significant cardiopulmonary disease (includi…
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