New app aims to help chronic patients breathe easier while walking
NCT ID NCT05830318
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested how easy and acceptable the P-STEP mobile app is for people with chronic conditions like asthma, COPD, heart disease, or diabetes. 178 adults in Leicester, UK used the app for 12 weeks to track their walking and get air quality updates. The main goal was to measure usability using a standard questionnaire, not to treat or cure any disease.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- P-STEP Mobile Application
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this app could help people with chronic conditions track walking and air quality to better manage their health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed usability study, not a treatment trial. The app may not improve health outcomes or be adopted widely.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Leicester
Leicester, United Kingdom
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