๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-05-22

Asthma and Technology in Emerging African American Adults (NCT05445583)

Asthma and Technology in Emerging African American Adults (The ATHENA Project).

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of Michigan

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of the ATHENA Project is to test a mobile health intervention to help African American young adults better manage their asthma. The program has four components: 1) a web-based, mobile asthma program delivered to participants' mobile device, 2) meetings with an asthma nurse via video conference, 3) text messaging, and 4) physical activity tracking. Participants will be randomly assigned to one or more of these components to better meet the needs of young adults with asthma.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Florida State University โ€” Tallahassee, Florida

Age range: 18 Years to 30 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Motivational Enhancement System (MES) (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Supportive Accountability (SA) (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Text Messaging (SMS) (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Physical Activity Tracking (PAT) (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)

  • Florida State University โ€” Tallahassee, Florida
  • University of Michigan โ€” Ann Arbor, Michigan
  • Wayne State University โ€” Detroit, Michigan

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (734) 936-5634

Email: abaptist@med.umich.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—