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Smart Inhaler and Remote Asthma Management in Adolescents With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Summary
Correct use of daily medications containing inhaled corticosteroids is key for asthma control, yet children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face additional barriers to proper inhaler use. Smart inhalers, a novel technology that provides guidance and immediate feedback on inhaler use techniques, have been shown to enhance correct medication administration in the typically developing pediatric population, but their effectiveness has not been evaluated on the pediatric IDD population for remote home use. This study aims to investigate whether daily application of smart inhalers (1) is feasible, acceptable and usable in the IDD population for remote asthma management, (2) improves the rate of medication use and correct medication administration, and (3) results in improvement in lung function. This effort aims to promote better asthma management in the IDD population for remote home use.
Official title: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial: Utilizing a Digital Inhaler Cap to Support for Remote Asthma Management in Adolescents With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
10 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
34
Start Date
2026-08-10
Completion Date
2027-08-09
Last Updated
2026-08-05
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Use of active remote smart inhaler in the home setting
The application of the remote smart inhaler in active setting to evaluate feasibility, acceptability, and usability on inhaler use proficiency in the home setting.
Use of passive remote smart inhaler in the home setting
The application of the passive remote smart inhaler to evaluate feasibility, acceptability, and usability on inhaler use proficiency in the home setting.
Locations (1)
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, United States