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

Launched by ASSIUT UNIVERSITY · Jan 22, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of December 21, 2024

Not yet recruiting

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ClinConnect Summary

Asthma is a chronic and common disease of the airways that affects more than 339 million people globally \[1\]. According to WHO estimates, there were 417,918 deaths due to asthma at the global level and 24.8 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) attributable to Asthma \[2, 3\]. There is much evidence that self-care by patients with asthma has beneficial outcomes, including reduced hospital stays, reduced symptoms, and general compliance with treatments \[4-6\]. One of the approaches for promoting self-care skills in patients with asthma is to provide self-care services (i.e., prov...

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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

Trial Officials

Entsar H Mohamed, Lecturer

Principal Investigator

Assiut University

About Assiut University

Assiut University, a prominent academic institution located in Egypt, is dedicated to advancing medical research and clinical trials that enhance healthcare outcomes. With a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, the university engages in a wide array of clinical studies across various disciplines, aiming to contribute valuable insights into disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Assiut University's commitment to ethical research practices and rigorous scientific methodology ensures the integrity and reliability of its clinical trials, ultimately benefiting both the local community and the global medical landscape.

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