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Using a Digital Spacer for Inhaler Technique Education in Pediatric Asthma
Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen
Summary
This pilot study evaluates the feasibility, usability, and potential effect of the aflo™ Smart Spacer platform in children aged 6-18 with uncontrolled asthma using pMDIs and spacers. The study investigates changes in inhaler technique, asthma control, and lung function following 3 months of daily use of the CE-marked aflo™ device.
Official title: Using the Aflo™ Digital Smart Spacer Platform to Improve Inhaler Technique in Children With Uncontrolled Asthma: A Prospective Pilot Study - INSPIRE-KIDS (INhaler SPacer Improvement & Real-time Education - KIDS)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
6 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
12
Start Date
2026-09
Completion Date
2027-06
Last Updated
2026-09-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Aflo™ Smart Spacer
A CE-marked digital spacer device that measures inhaler technique (step-by-step), adherence, daily symptoms, and provides real-time feedback and reminders via a linked mobile application.
Locations (1)
UMC Groningen
Groningen, Provincie Groningen, Netherlands