AIRWise
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A Prospective Longitudinal Observational Study Assessing the Impact of Patient Education on Patient–Healthcare Provider Communication and Asthma Care in the United Kingdom
IRAS ID
364934
Contact name
Tim Harrison
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
AstraZeneca BioPharmaceuticals Medical
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
This study looks at how people with asthma respond to short educational videos about inhaler treatments, particularly Anti-Inflammatory Reliever (AIR) therapy. It also looks at whether these videos encourage people to talk to their GP or nurse about their asthma care. The aim is to improve understanding of inhaler treatments and help people feel more confident and involved in decisions about their care.
The study is hosted online via a secure research platform provided by my mhealth Limited and is separate from its live long-term condition management platform. Within the research platform, the AIRWise app has been developed specifically to deliver all study materials and activities. This includes the study information, electronic informed consent, eligibility screening, education video content, and study questionnaires.
All information entered by participants is recorded electronically. The data are stored securely within the research platform. The system also keeps a record of when participants complete actions, such as giving consent and finishing questionnaires. All data are handled in line with data protection laws and research regulations.
The videos are developed by Instinct Laboratory UK. They will analyse how participants engage with the videos and respond to them. All analysis will be carried out under the oversight of the study Sponsor. Participant data will remain confidential and secure.
There are no clinic visits or face-to-face contact. All study activities are completed online. Participants take part at the start of the study, and again at 3 months and 6 months. The study will last six months per participant and aims to include about 500 adults with asthma.
The results will help show whether online education can support asthma self-management and improve communication between patients and healthcare professionals. It will also help understand how online research can make it easier for people to take part in studies.
REC name
West Midlands - Black Country Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
26/WM/0107
Date of REC Opinion
15 Jul 2026
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion