Helping families create healthier homes
Engaging residents to sustain healthier homes
['FUNDING_R21'] · UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER · NIH-10695866
This study is looking at how to make homes safer for low-income families in Rochester, NY, especially for pregnant women and young kids, by checking for harmful substances and seeing how a community program has helped over the years.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R21'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ROCHESTER, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10695866 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on reducing environmental hazards in homes, particularly for low-income families in Rochester, NY. It involves engaging residents through home health surveys and urine sample analysis to assess exposure to harmful substances like dust and chemicals. The goal is to quantify the impact of a community-based intervention program that has been in place for 30 years, which aims to improve health outcomes for pregnant women and young children. By understanding these exposures, the research seeks to inform future strategies for enhancing maternal and child health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income families with children aged 0-11 years living in Rochester, NY.
Not a fit: Patients who do not live in Rochester or do not have children in the specified age range may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for children and pregnant women by reducing harmful environmental exposures in their homes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous community-based interventions have shown success in reducing home hazards and improving asthma outcomes, indicating potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
ROCHESTER, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER — ROCHESTER, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KORFMACHER, KATRINA S — UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
- Study coordinator: KORFMACHER, KATRINA S
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.
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