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ATHENA Project: Mobile Health Intervention Trial Targets Asthma Control in Young African American Adults — Digital Health Innovation Study

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11 June 2026

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The ATHENA Project is testing a comprehensive mobile health intervention to improve asthma control in young African American adults aged 18-30. This innovative trial combines web-based programs, virtual nurse consultations, text messaging, and activity tracking to address health disparities in asthma care.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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