CapMedic is a smart inhaler and home spirometer device which aims to assist with correct MDI usage and to monitor asthma control. CapMedic fits on top of the MDI inhaler and provides live audio-visual-haptic cues to guide the patient for correctly using their inhaler. CapMedic includes a built-in forced expiratory flow in 1 second (FEV1, a measure of airflow) and PEF meter. It will utilize the same audio-visual-haptic hardware to implement live cues that encourage patient's effort in performing accurate at-home FEV1/PEF test. Cap will also be able to log medication usage and Medic application will allow patients to keep an asthma symptom diary.
Age
8–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Diagnosis of Asthma
Regular user of MDI
Asthma Control Test (ACT) scores between 15 and 25
FEV1 between 60-80% of predicted (persistent mild-moderate)
Disease severity in the range mild-moderate
Access to a Smartphone and internet during the entire duration of the study.
Cognitively able to utilize the device and express interest in participating.
You may not be if
Patients without asthma
With developmental disabilities
Do not speak English
Do not own a Smartphone
Clareo Health | Evaluating Efficacy of Smart Device in Assisting With Inhaler Technique and Adherence
