SOAR Intervention for Asthma
(SOAR Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

+2 other locations

Overseen byAlan Baptist, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of Michigan

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This research is studying whether changing an individual's behaviors may have an impact as a treatment or outcome for asthma. The purpose of this study is to implement and evaluate an asthma self-management intervention through multiple locations in the United States that is tailored to the challenges older adults face and is based on an individual behavioral theory of change. Eligible participants will be enrolled and participate for six weeks in the SOAR intervention.

Research Team

Alan Baptist, MD

Principal Investigator

University of Michigan

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for older adults with poorly controlled asthma, as shown by a score of 19 or less on the Asthma Control Test. They must have a primary care provider to participate and be able to communicate via telephone. People can't join if they've smoked heavily in the past, lack phone access, have cognitive issues that prevent participation, or have other serious heart/lung diseases.

Inclusion Criteria

Have a primary care provider willing to participate in the study by receiving email updates regarding the status of the participant

I have been diagnosed with asthma by a doctor.

My asthma is not well-managed, as shown by my low test score.

Exclusion Criteria

Lack of telephone access

You have smoked the equivalent of one pack of cigarettes every day for at least 20 years.

My thinking or memory problems make it hard for me to participate in studies.

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Treatment Details

Interventions

SOAR intervention (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe SOAR intervention is being tested to see if it helps manage asthma in older adults through behavior change. Participants will engage with this program for six weeks across multiple U.S. locations.

Participant Groups

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: SOAR interventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The SOAR intervention will be a remote intervention that will follow a self-regulation process in which the participant first selects a specific problem to address and researches how asthma is preventing resolution of the problem, and finally identifies and develops a plan to achieve the objective.