A study to compare a mobile phone asthma diary app with a paper diary for improving asthma control in children

Effectiveness of using IAP asthma diary mobile application versus traditional paper based asthma diaries in improving asthma control and quality of life in pediatric patients -A randomized controlled trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/03/105421

Enrollment

130

Registered

2026-03-05

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-30

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: J45- Asthma

Interventions

Intervention1: IAP ASTHMA DIARY MOBILE APPLICATION: PARTICIPANTS IN INTERVENTIONAL GROUP WILL USE IAP ASTHMA DIARY MOBILE APPLICATION Control Intervention1: TRADITIONAL PAPER BASED ASTHMA DIARY: PART

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children of 6-14 years diagnosed and being treated for Bronchial asthma, admitted in Pediatric ward / attending asthma clinic of Jubilee Mission Medical College, Thrissur, whose parents are willing for the study and follow up

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Suspected or known cases of cardiac, neurological, musculoskeletal, or immunosuppressive conditions affecting pulmonary function, and other pulmonary diseases: These conditions could interfere with asthma outcomes potentially skewing the results. 2. Parents not having smart phones.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Asthma Control: Evaluated using changes in ACQ (Asthma Control Questionnaire) scores from baseline to follow-up visits. A reduction in score indicates improved control. 2. Quality of Life: Changes in PAQLQ (Pediatric Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire) scores will capture the impact on daily activities, symptoms, and emotional well-being. Each domain (symptoms, activity limitations, emotional function) will be scored using a 6-point Likert scale.Timepoint: Baseline at enrollment and at 6 weeks and 12 weeks after initiation of intervention	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Asthma Control: Evaluated using changes in ACQ (Asthma Control Questionnaire) scores from baseline to follow-up visits. A reduction in score indicates improved control. 2. Quality of Life: Changes in PAQLQ (Pediatric Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire) scores will capture the impact on daily activities, symptoms, and emotional well-being. Each domain (symptoms, activity limitations, emotional function) will be scored using a 6-point Likert scale.Timepoint: Baseline at enrollment and at 6 weeks and 12 weeks after initiation of intervention

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Patient & Caregiver Satisfaction: Feedback from the post-intervention survey will provide insights into the usability and acceptance of the digital versus traditional methods. 2. Knowledge: Evaluated using AKQ (Asthma Knowledge questionnaire) in both groups.Timepoint: Baseline at enrollment and at 12 weeks after initiation of intervention	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Meera Shaju

Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute Thrissur

rose_xav@hotmail.com9447616288

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026