RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05445583

Asthma and Technology in Emerging African American Adults

Asthma and Technology in Emerging African American Adults (The ATHENA Project).

Sponsor

University of Michigan

Enrollment

180 participants

Start Date

Aug 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Asthma

Summary

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 to one or more of these components to better meet the needs of young adults with asthma.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 30 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a technology-based program to help young African American adults (ages 18–30) with uncontrolled asthma better manage their condition using digital tools and support. **You may be eligible if...** - You identify as African American - You are between 18 and 30 years old - You have uncontrolled asthma (score below 19 on the Asthma Control Test) - You own or have access to a cell phone for the duration of the study - You have a primary care physician **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have significant heart or lung disease other than asthma (such as COPD) - You have a smoking history of more than 20 pack-years - You have a developmental disability or mental illness that would prevent participation - You are currently pregnant Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALMotivational Enhancement System (MES)

MES is an eHealth application and focuses on asthma management behaviors with feedback on asthma symptoms, physical activity, adherence, and tailored education. The program is interactive and tailored to each participant by (1) allowing participants to choose barriers/goals related to their asthma care and (2) by sending personalized feedback based on participant daily diary responses. MES consists of 4 sessions delivered over the course of 10 weeks within 10 smaller 5-10 minute blocks.

BEHAVIORALSupportive Accountability (SA)

Supportive accountability (SA) is an asthma management intervention delivered by asthma nurses trained in motivational interviewing skills (e.g., open-ended questions around change talk, affirmations) via participants' personal mobile devices (e.g., Skype, FaceTime, voice calls, and SMS). The theory underlying SA is that education and behavior change are most impactful when delivered by a knowledgeable yet supportive authority figure (i.e. nurse).

BEHAVIORALText Messaging (SMS)

SMS will target asthma knowledge. SMS messages will be sent via CIAS 3.0 to participants' personal mobile devices with facts about asthma management, links to educational web content, and videos providing information about living with asthma. Information covered includes 'What is asthma,' 'What is an asthma attack,' 'What causes an asthma attack,' 'How is asthma treated,' 'Asthma and weather,' 'Using an inhaler,' 'Using a spacer,' and 'Asthma Action Plans.'

BEHAVIORALPhysical Activity Tracking (PAT)

All participants will be provided a wearable physical activity tracking device, which will allow them to accurately track exercise and total steps each day. Through PAT, users will be able to set daily goals and attain motivation to continue asthma management. For individuals randomized to groups that also include MES or SA, those programs will incorporate PAT data that is remotely transmitted, to facilitate asthma management motivation.