Overview
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the aflo™ digital platform's ability to improve inhaler use technique and asthma control for children, adolescents, and adults with uncontrolled asthma. The main questions the trial aims to answer are:
- Does the platform improve medication adherence and inhaler technique, as measured by the Inhaler Proficiency Score (IPS)?
- Does the aflo™ platform improve asthma control, as measured by changes in the Asthma Control Test (ACT) and lung function tests (FEV1, PEF)?
Participants will:
- Use the aflo™ sensor with their asthma inhaler to receive real-time feedback on technique and medication adherence reminders.
- Track asthma symptoms and quality of life through a mobile app.
- Complete assessment visits and surveys at the start and end of the 3-month study and 2 interim asthma assessment phone calls.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Youth or adult with a diagnosis of persistent asthma by a physician.
- Evidence of uncontrolled asthma as defined by an FEV1/FVC ratio of less than 80% by an asthma provider within the past 3 months, all while on controller asthma therapy.
- Females or males between the ages of 10 years and older
- Participant or caregiver must have an Apple and/or Android smart phone with operating system 4.3 or above and data plan for the duration of the study period
Exclusion Criteria:
- Participants with other cardiac, pulmonary with exception of asthma, neuromuscular disorders that impact breathing, or other conditions that hinder patient to perform spirometry.
- Participants with severe neurobehavioral, neurodevelopmental, or psychiatric disorders requiring special assistance
- The participant's guardian or the patient has comprehension or language difficulties that prevent understanding of study materials (available in English) or effective training on the app or device.
- Patients are currently receiving biologic therapies for asthma management or other allergic diseases.