Can a smartphone app help people with asthma breathe easier?
NCT ID NCT05047419
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a mobile health app, paired with a Bluetooth-enabled peak flow meter, could help people with asthma track their breathing. 83 adults with asthma, including some who were pregnant, used the app to measure their lung function. The goal was to see if this approach was practical and useful for improving asthma monitoring.
What this could mean
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Active substance
mobile health intervention (app and Bluetooth peak flow meter)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could make it easier for people with asthma to monitor their condition and share data with their doctor.
What could go wrong
This was a small pilot study with only 83 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention requires a smartphone and may not work for those without one.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States