Digi-Predict Asthma: Digital predictors of asthma attacks

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Asthma; Respiratory - Asthma

• Registration Number: ACTRN12623000764639
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Auckland

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-07-13
• Last Update Posted: 18 July 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 300

Inclusion Criteria

(i)Have a physician diagnosis of asthma;
(ii)Previous history of an asthma attack in the last 12 months as per ATS/ERS definitions(1);
(iii)Currently managing asthma with either preventative or relief medication delivered via either a pressurized metered dose inhaler (pMDI), Turbuhaler™, Ellipta™ or other device compatible with the Hailie® range of digital inhaler sensors;
(iv)Residing in Auckland or Rotorua, or able to travel to either of these places for the study visits;
(v)Able to provide informed consent and be able to follow study procedures or protocols;
(vi)Own or be willing to use a smartphone with Bluetooth capability that is compatible with the study devices and can host the study apps;
(vii)Be available and able to use the technologies for a period of 6 months. Individuals on treatment with other concomitant asthma medication will be eligible for inclusion; and
(viii)Aged 12 to 65 years at the time of presentation to hospital or referral.

(1) Reddel HK, Taylor DR, Bateman ED, Boulet L-P, Boushey HA, Busse WW, et al. An Official American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society Statement: Asthma Control and Exacerbations. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 2009;180:59-99. doi: 10.1164/rccm.200801-060ST.

Exclusion Criteria

(i)they have a diagnosis of lung disease other than asthma e.g. COPD, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia;
(ii)(ii) smoking history of >10 pack years; or
(iii)(iii) have a significant health condition or disability affecting ability to follow study procedures or protocols.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified