Assessing Physical Activity in Pediatric Patients With Difficult to Treat Asthma
Looking at Exercise in Teens with Asthma
Brief description of study
Kids and teens with asthma often get less physical activity than recommended, even though exercise can improve asthma symptoms, lung function, overall fitness, and mental health. But we don’t fully understand:
• How active our own clinic’s patients actually are
• What they think about exercise
• What gets in the way
• What kinds of at home exercise options they might be interested in
This study aims to fill those gaps so the clinic can better support families in building healthy activity habits.
Detailed description of study
Participants will complete a one‑time paper survey. The survey takes about 5–10 minutes and asks adolescents and their caregivers about the teen’s physical activity, how asthma affects activity, attitudes and barriers related to exercise, and interest in at‑home activity options.
No physical tests or additional clinic procedures are performed.
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
- Conditions: Asthma
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Age: 12 years - 18 years
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Gender: All
Inclusion criteria:
Teens who:
• Are 12–18 years old
• Have physician diagnosed asthma
• Are currently seen in the Riley Pulmonology clinic
Primary caregiver (e.g., parent or legal guardian) of an eligible adolescent participant
• Age ≥18 years
• Able to read and communicate in English
Exclusion criteria:
Teens who:
• Cannot read/communicate in English
• Have a physical or developmental condition that prevents physical activity
Adult primary caregiver (e.g., parent or legal guardian) who:
• Cannot read/communicate in English
This study investigates how teens with difficult-to-treat asthma engage in physical activity. Asthma is a condition that affects the lungs and can make breathing hard. The purpose of this study is to understand how active these patients are, what they think about exercise, and what prevents them from being more active.
Participants will complete a one-time paper survey that takes about 5 to 10 minutes. The survey asks about the teen's physical activity, how asthma affects their activity, their attitudes towards exercise, and interest in at-home activity options. No physical tests or extra clinic procedures are involved.
- Who can participate: Teens aged 12 to 18 with physician-diagnosed asthma who are seen in the Riley Pulmonology clinic can participate. Their primary caregiver must be 18 or older and able to read and communicate in English.
- Study details: Participants will fill out a paper survey during a regular clinic visit. The survey asks about physical activity, asthma's effect on activity, and interest in home exercise options. No physical tests or extra procedures are needed.
- Study visits: The study requires 1 visit.
