Exercise Program for Asthma (PEAC Trial)

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Waitlist Available

Research Sponsored by University of Vermont

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Poorly controlled asthma defined as: Asthma Control Test Score ≤19, or Use of rescue inhaler on average >2 uses/week for preceding month, or Nocturnal asthma awakening on average ≥1 times/week in preceding month, or ED/hospital visit or prednisone course for asthma in past six months

Age: ≥18 years of age

Must not have

Current use of prescription weight loss medication, or within 30 days or 5- half lives, whichever is longer, prior to enrollment

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 12 weeks

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will study the use of a remote digital exercise program called Vitala in adults with obesity and poorly controlled asthma. The main goal is to see if participants find the program feasible and acceptable by completing

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults with obesity and poorly controlled asthma. Participants will be recruited from the University of Vermont Medical Center and community. They must be able to use a mobile app for exercise, and willing to complete an exercise program remotely for 12 weeks.

What is being tested?

The study tests a remote digital therapeutic exercise program called Vitala, which prescribes tailored exercises through a mobile app. The goal is to see if participants can stick to the program (completing at least 75 minutes per week) and if it improves their asthma control over 12 weeks.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves an exercise program, potential side effects may include typical risks associated with physical activity such as muscle strains or sprains. However, specific side effects related to the digital nature of the intervention are not detailed.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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My asthma is not well-controlled.

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I am 18 years old or older.

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My BMI is 30 or higher.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I am not currently using, nor have I used prescription weight loss medication recently.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 12 weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~12 weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

The primary objective of this study is to determine the feasibility and acceptability of a remote digital therapeutic exercise program in people with obesity and poorly controlled asthma.