Can a smartphone exercise program tame Hard-to-Control asthma?

NCT ID NCT06651385

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Vermont Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study tested whether a remote digital exercise program (Vitala app) is feasible and helpful for adults with obesity and poorly controlled asthma. Twenty participants received a tailored exercise prescription and were encouraged to complete 150 minutes of activity per week for 12 weeks. The study measured how many people stuck with the program and whether their asthma control improved.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: remote digital therapeutic exercise program (Vitala app)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a convenient, home-based exercise program to help people with obesity and asthma better manage their symptoms.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (20 people) with no comparison group, so results may not apply widely. The program's success depends on participants sticking with it, and it may not improve asthma control for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

asthma Motor Activity Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ASTHMA OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Vermont Medical Center

Burlington, Vermont, 05401, United States

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