Smart Inhaler Support for Asthma in Teens With Developmental Disabilities
Tests a smart inhaler that guides correct use in teens with asthma and developmental disabilities.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Using a Smart Inhaler to Support Asthma Management in Adolescents With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Key facts
- Where
- Los Angeles, United StatesSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 10 and 17 years old?
Source: NCT06783101, who can take part
Where in United States
- Children's Hospital Los AngelesLos Angeles, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
- Trial code
- NCT06783101
- Record updated
- 20 January 2025
- Original description
Correct use of daily medications containing inhaled corticosteroids is key for asthma control, yet children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face additional barriers to proper inhaler use. Smart inhalers, a novel technology that provides guidance and immediate feedback on inhaler use techniques, have been shown to enhance correct medication administration in the typically developing pediatric population, but their effectiveness has not been evaluated on the pediatric IDD population. This study aims to investigate whether daily application of smart inhalers (1) is feasible and acceptable in the IDD population, (2) improves the rate of correct medication administration, and (3) results in improvement in lung function. This effort aims to promote better asthma management in the IDD population.Read full original descriptionShow less
A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial: Utilizing a Digital Inhaler to Support Asthma Management in Adolescents With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Correct use of daily medications containing inhaled corticosteroids is key for asthma control, yet children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face additional barriers to proper inhaler use. Smart inhalers, a novel technology that provides guidance and immediate feedback on inhaler use techniques, have been shown to enhance correct medication administration in the typically developing pediatric population, but their effectiveness has not been evaluated on the pediatric IDD population. This study aims to investigate whether daily application of smart inhalers (1) is feasible and acceptable in the IDD population, (2) improves the rate of correct medication administration, and (3) results in improvement in lung function. This effort aims to promote better asthma management in the IDD population.
Inclusion: Adolescents ages 10-17 years; Diagnosis of mild-to-moderate intellectual disability: ICD-10: F70-F71 and/or diagnosis of developmental disability, including autism: ICD-10: F80-89; Diagnosis of moderate-to-severe asthma or moderate or severe unspecified asthma: ICD-10: J45.40-J45.909; Parent/legal guardian is willing to answer questions about their child; Parent/legal guardian and adolescent must have the ability to understand study procedures and to comply with them for the entire length of the study; English or Spanish-speaking participants; Not involved in other studies using digital inhalers; Males and females of reproductive capability will be enrolled: contraception is not necessary or required; Participants must use any of the following MDIs (as indicated by the 510(k): Ventolin HFA, ProAir HFA, Advair HFA, Flovent HFA, Xopenex HFA, Symbicort HFA, Atrovent HFA, Proventil HFA, Alvesco HFA, Dulera HFA, and Asmanex HFA.
Exclusion: Health status or any clinical conditions: Limited life expectancy, co-existing disease or other characteristics that precludes appropriate diagnosis, treatment, or follow-up in the trial; Inability or unwillingness of individual or legal guardian/representative to give written informed consent.