CompletedNot Applicable

Managing AsThma AnD Obesity Related Symptoms (MATADORS) Feasibility Study

United States24 participantsStarted 2022-01-12

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this 4 week pilot study is to test the use of a mobile application (also commonly referred to as an app) designed to help increase self-management strategies among youth that have asthma and obesity. The data obtained from this study will facilitate refinement of the app and interventional approaches for a future larger scale study to increase youth self-management of their clinical conditions, symptom management, and health maintenance as they transition to adulthood.

Who can participate

Age range

10 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Youth-Caregiver Dyad Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female youth aged 10 - 17 years * Adult primary caregiver (18 years and older) * English speaking * Youth diagnosis of asthma * Prescribed inhaler treatment for asthma * Youth Body Mass Index at or above the 85th percentile for age and sex based on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) growth charts * Must own a smartphone (iOS) with working Wi-Fi access and/or cellular data plan * Prescribed inhaler treatment for asthma Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of cognitive impairment * Inability or unwillingness of youth participant to assent and/or primary caregiver/legal guardian/representative to give informed consent * Inability or unwillingness to participate in the audio recording interview session or complete study procedures

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Number of Participants Completing 4-week Study Period

Timeframe: 4-week study period

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05742646

SponsorMedical University of South Carolina

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-04-29

Results submitted2024-04-30

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