Using a Smart Inhaler to Support Asthma Management in Adolescents With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Description

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. This study aims to investigate whether daily application of smart inhalers (1) is feasible and acceptable in the IDD population, (2) improves the rate of correct medication administration, and (3) results in improvement in lung function. This effort aims to promote better asthma management in the IDD population.

Conditions

Asthma in Children, Intellectual Disabilities (F70-F79), Developmental Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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Study overview

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. This study aims to investigate whether daily application of smart inhalers (1) is feasible and acceptable in the IDD population, (2) improves the rate of correct medication administration, and (3) results in improvement in lung function. This effort aims to promote better asthma management in the IDD population.

A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial: Utilizing a Digital Inhaler to Support Asthma Management in Adolescents With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Using a Smart Inhaler to Support Asthma Management in Adolescents With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Condition
Asthma in Children
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Los Angeles

Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90027

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Adolescents ages 10-17 years
  • * Diagnosis of mild-to-moderate intellectual disability: ICD-10: F70-F71 and/or diagnosis of developmental disability, including autism: ICD-10: F80-89
  • * Diagnosis of moderate-to-severe asthma or moderate or severe unspecified asthma: ICD-10: J45.40-J45.909
  • * Parent/legal guardian is willing to answer questions about their child.
  • * Parent/legal guardian and adolescent must have the ability to understand study procedures and to comply with them for the entire length of the study
  • * English or Spanish-speaking participants
  • * Not involved in other studies using digital inhalers
  • * Males and females of reproductive capability will be enrolled: contraception is not necessary or required.
  • * Participants must use any of the following MDIs (as indicated by the 510(k): Ventolin HFA, ProAir HFA, Advair HFA, Flovent HFA, Xopenex HFA, Symbicort HFA, Atrovent HFA, Proventil HFA, Alvesco HFA, Dulera HFA, and Asmanex HFA.
  • * Health status or any clinical conditions: Limited life expectancy, co-existing disease or other characteristics that precludes appropriate diagnosis, treatment, or follow-up in the trial.
  • * Inability or unwillingness of individual or legal guardian/representative to give written informed consent.

Ages Eligible for Study

10 Years to 17 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Children's Hospital Los Angeles,

Larry Yin, MD, MSPH, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Study Record Dates

2025-04