Effects of radon and air pollution on asthma in children
Official title: Evaluation of radon progeny and air pollution effects in asthma
Funded at Boston Children's Hospital · NIH-10904933 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how radon and indoor air pollution might make asthma worse for kids living in the city, and it aims to help us understand how these pollutants affect their health over five years.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston Children's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | August 11, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $207,540 |
| NIH project number | 5K23ES035459-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10904933 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who have been diagnosed with asthma and live in areas with known indoor air pollution.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have asthma or are older than 11 years may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how exposure to radon and indoor air pollution affects asthma symptoms in children. It focuses on understanding the non-cancer health impacts of radon decay products, which may worsen asthma and lead to increased hospital visits. The study will measure the health effects of these pollutants in a group of inner-city children diagnosed with asthma over a five-year period. By analyzing the relationship between air quality and asthma morbidity, the research aims to provide insights that could inform public health policies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and management of asthma in children, potentially reducing symptoms and hospitalizations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated a link between air pollution and respiratory conditions, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Banzon, Tina — Boston Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Banzon, Tina
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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.