Efficacy of a Phone Application on Treatment Adherence in Asthmatic Patients in Upper Egypt

Launched by ASSIUT UNIVERSITY · Jan 22, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how a phone application can help people with asthma stick to their treatment plans. Taking asthma medication regularly is very important for controlling the condition and preventing symptoms. The researchers want to see if using this app can make it easier for patients to follow their prescribed treatments, which includes using inhaled steroids as part of their care.

To be part of this study, participants need to have asthma diagnosed by a doctor and be on a specific level of treatment that includes regular inhaled steroids. They should not have changed their asthma treatment in the last month and need to understand English well enough to use the app. People with more severe asthma or other serious health issues, as well as those who may have trouble using a mobile device, will not be eligible. If you qualify and choose to participate, you can expect to use the app as a tool to help manage your asthma better. This study is not currently recruiting participants, but it aims to provide valuable insights into improving asthma care in Upper Egypt.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Doctor-diagnosed asthma. On at least Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) step 3 which means they will be on regular inhaled steroids.
• • No change in regular asthma treatment in the last 1 month Sufficient English-language ability to understand the text in mobile phone-delivered interventions The education level required will be at least a high school diploma.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • GINA step 5 asthma (complex issues, too unstable). Recent changes to asthma treatment within the last month Another chronic health condition (eg diabetes, congenital heart disease, cystic fibrosis) Patients without mobile device skills