Multicomponent Breathlessness and Physical Activity Intervention in People With Asthma Using a Di… (NCT07421115) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Multicomponent Breathlessness and Physical Activity Intervention in People With Asthma Using a Digital Platform
Australia300 participantsStarted 2026-03-01
Plain-language summary
Treating breathlessness could help people with asthma have fewer symptoms and be more physically active. People with asthma report that it is important to deal with breathlessness during physical activity programs, but past research hasn't focused on this need.
The investigators have developed a multicomponent digitally supported intervention targeting breathlessness and physical inactivity. This study will test whether the multicomponent digital supported intervention will help people with asthma. The main question the study aims to answer is:
Does the multicomponent digitally supported intervention improve quality of life?
Participants will:
* Be allocated to the intervention or usual care. Allocation to either group will be random (like tossing a coin).
* Attend study visits to complete an assessment involving questionnaires and measurements
* Receive telephone calls to ask questions about health
* Be invited to take part in an interview to have a conversation about thoughts on participating in the study
* Be asked to provide consent to collect information from Services Australia regarding use of health care services and medications
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 18 years or older
* Able to provide informed consent
* Evidence of variable airflow limitation within the past 10-years to confirm asthma diagnosis
* Meets diagnostic criteria for moderate, or severe asthma
* Reports breathlessness impacting daily life physical activities (modified Medical Research Council \[mMRC\] dyspnoea score ≥1) within the past 1-week
* Owns a smart device with internet access, which they are willing and able to use for the study duration
Exclusion Criteria:
* High dependence on medical care
* Significant life-limiting comorbidity (\<12 months life expectancy)
* Cognitive impairment, poor English language skills or significant untreated hearing impairment that prevents completion of data collection forms or understanding of verbal instructions
* Current participation in any other clinical trial, or participation in another clinical trial within the 4-weeks preceding study entry.
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.