asthma CARA
Conditions
Interventions
Usual care vs myAirCoach intervention
myAirCoach intervention
In addition to usual care patients in the myAirCoach group will be provided
with self-management support via the myAirCoach system. Thi
Sponsors
Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: maximal 60 patients with asthma in NL (and minimal 30 patients in UK) * Age 18+ * Clinician diagnosis of asthma * Asthma treatment step 2-5 - need for regular controller medication (*6 months of the year), this equates to 2 or more ICS prescriptions per year * Poor asthma control (ACQ>0.75) and/or one-or-more exacerbations or hospital visit in the previous year due to asthma * Ownership of a mobile phone compatible with the myAirCoach system (Android operating system)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: * Unable to understand Dutch or English, as appropriate
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary objective To assess whether self-management support by the myAirCoach system as an adjunct to usual care improves asthma control in patients with asthma, compared to usual care. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary objectives * To determine whether the myAirCoach system improves quality of life, asthma exacerbations and FeNO and lung function level * To determine whether the myAirCoach system improves adherence to medications and asthma self-management * To determine users* acceptance of the myAirCoach system and identify potential issues to the implementation of the system * To assess cost-effectiveness and organisational impact of the myAirCoach system, compared to usual care * To determine whether the Philips Air Purifier improves asthma control, quality of life and exacerbation rate | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed