Can a smartphone app tame asthma in young black adults?

NCT ID NCT05445583

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Michigan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

The ATHENA Project is testing a mobile health program designed to help African American young adults (ages 18-30) better control their asthma. Participants use a web-based app, have video chats with an asthma nurse, receive text messages, and track physical activity. The study aims to see if these tools improve asthma symptoms and quality of life.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Motivational Enhancement System (MES) and Supportive Accountability (SA) – a behavioral eHealth app with nurse video calls, text messaging, and activity tracking
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide an effective, scalable way for young African American adults to gain better control over their asthma symptoms and reduce flare-ups.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small behavioral trial (180 people) with no blinding, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention relies on self-report and engagement, which can vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

asthma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ASTHMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Florida State University
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Tallahassee, Florida, 32306, United States
University of Michigan
RECRUITING

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48106, United States
Wayne State University
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States

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