Creating a digital tool to predict asthma treatment success in children
Developing a Passive Digital Marker for the Prediction of Childhood Asthma Treatment Response
This study is working on a smart tool that uses computer technology to look at health records and help doctors figure out the best asthma treatments for kids, so they can get the care they really need to feel better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10670853 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a digital marker that utilizes machine learning to analyze electronic health records (EHR) for predicting how well children with asthma will respond to different treatments. By identifying key risk and prognostic factors that are often overlooked in busy clinical settings, the tool seeks to enhance decision-making for healthcare providers. The goal is to enable more personalized and effective treatment plans for children suffering from asthma, ultimately improving their health outcomes. This approach addresses the common issue of undertreatment in childhood asthma by providing actionable insights at the point of care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children diagnosed with asthma who are beginning treatment or experiencing persistent symptoms despite current therapies.
Not a fit: Patients with well-controlled asthma or those who do not have a diagnosis of asthma may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized asthma treatments for children, reducing symptoms and improving quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Similar approaches using machine learning in healthcare have shown promise in improving treatment outcomes, suggesting potential success for this novel application in childhood asthma.
Where this research is happening
Indianapolis, United States
- Indiana University Indianapolis — Indianapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Owora, Arthur Hamie — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Owora, Arthur Hamie
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.