Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions among teens, and many struggle with taking their daily medication as prescribed. Missing doses can make symptoms worse and increase the risk of asthma attacks.

Researchers are testing a new behavioral support program designed to help teens take their asthma medication more consistently. This program uses a mobile app and an inhaler sensor, and does not require any changes to existing medications.

By participating in this virtual study, your child could help researchers learn whether this type of support could improve asthma management for teens in the future!

• Participants may learn to better manage their asthma by using the ReACT app, but there is no guarantee
• Participants will be contributing valuable information that may benefit those with asthma in the future.
• Participants will be helping to advance medical research.
• Participants will be compensated up to $225 for participating in this study.

• You will receive a detailed outline of all details of the study, including treatment, risks, and procedures, and you will be given the chance to ask study staff questions before you decide whether to participate.
• If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you can withdraw at any time
• Your records relating to this study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by law.

Eligible

• Must be aged between 13 and 17 years old
• Must have an asthma diagnosis
• Must have an inhaled corticosteroid prescription compatible with the ReACT sensor.
• Participant and their caregiver/parent must be able to read and speak English
• Must be able to attend 2-3 virtual or in-person study visits at the research site over approximately 6 months. Most visits will likely be done virtually.

Ineligible

• Participant must not currently be involved in another asthma research study

This research study is taking place in several locations. To see if there is a research site near you, please see below.

Research Site: Life Span Institute, University of Kansas
Location: 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS, 66045
Lead Researcher: Christopher Cushing, Ph.D.

Research Site: Nemours Children’s Health
Location: 807 Children’s Way, Jacksonville, FL, 32207
Lead Researcher: David Fedele, PhD

This study has been reviewed and approved by the University of Kansas Medical Center Institutional Review Board.