A culturally tailored asthma intervention for Mexican American children
A culturally tailored, scalable asthma intervention for Mexican American children
This study is creating a special program called Asma Guardián to help Mexican American children with asthma by providing support, education, and resources to manage their condition better at home and with doctors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas at Austin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Austin, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10918082 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop and test a culturally tailored asthma intervention called Asma Guardián for Mexican American children. The program will provide support for accessing asthma specialist care, education on asthma management, and resources for improving home environments. It will be developed in collaboration with children and their families to ensure it meets their specific needs and is grounded in effective communication and behavioral science. The project will also include a pilot trial to refine the intervention before a larger state-wide implementation.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Mexican American children aged 0-11 years who have been diagnosed with asthma.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Mexican American or who are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce asthma-related hospitalizations and improve the quality of life for Mexican American children with asthma.
How similar studies have performed: Previous community-based asthma interventions have shown success in improving asthma management and reducing hospitalizations, suggesting that this culturally tailored approach could also be effective.
Where this research is happening
Austin, United States
- University of Texas at Austin — Austin, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Matsui, Elizabeth C. — University of Texas at Austin
- Study coordinator: Matsui, Elizabeth C.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.