Pilot Study of a Mobile Intervention to Increase Adherence to Asthma Medication Among Adolescents
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Asthma
- Sponsor
- CoheroHealth
- Enrollment
- 12
- Primary Endpoint
- Real-time medication adherence in patients receiving reminders and incentives compared to standard care.
- Status
- Terminated
- Last Updated
- 9 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the use of a mobile health intervention to improve adherence to asthma medication among adolescents. The intervention consists of an inhaler sensor strap to monitor asthma inhaler use and a mobile phone application to remind and incentivize patients to use their medication. This study will assess medication use throughout the study in patients who receive a mobile app with reminders and asthma control as measured by the ACT [asthma control test].
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Age 11-19
- •Asthma diagnosis
- •Currently on a daily controller HFA (hydrofluoroalkane) medication for Asthma
- •English-speaking
- •Has a smartphone or access to a smartphone or tablet
Exclusion Criteria
- •Foster Care
- •Emancipated minor
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Real-time medication adherence in patients receiving reminders and incentives compared to standard care.
Time Frame: 12 weeks
Analysis of real-time medication use data in the experimental \[app + sensor\] arm vs the sensor only arm.
Secondary Outcomes
- Asthma control in patients receiving reminders and incentives compared to standard care (Analysis of the ACT [asthma control test])(12 weeks)