Towards improved asthma control in children by non-invasive home monitoring.

ABSTRACT: Uncontrolled asthma in children impairs quality of life, emphasizing the need for effective symptom monitoring. Traditional follow-up visits may miss episodes of poor asthma control. This study aimed to evaluate if digital home monitoring including non-invasive vital parameter measurements via a smartwatch, medical feedback, and coaching can detect early signs of disease deterioration and improve asthma control. In this twelve-week prospective single-arm intervention study, 40 children with asthma (ages 6-18) were monitored at home using an app, smartwatch, and spirometer. Continuous vital parameters, monthly (Childhood) Asthma Control Test ((C)-ACT) scores, and weekly home lung function measurements were collected. Medical feedback was provided based on specific cut-off values. Changes in

SUBMITTER: Gijsen CEW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12606180 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature