How home air quality affects hospital readmissions in COPD patients
The Home Environment and Re-hospitalization in COPD study (HEAR COPD)
This study is looking at how things like air pollution and allergens in your home might affect your chances of going back to the hospital after a COPD flare-up, so we can find better ways to help you stay healthy at home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10630924 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of home environmental factors, such as air pollution and allergens, on the likelihood of re-hospitalization for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). By observing individuals during their hospital stay for COPD exacerbations, the study aims to identify how in-home air quality contributes to their health outcomes. The researchers will analyze the levels of pollutants and allergens in patients' homes and correlate these with their health status post-discharge. This approach seeks to uncover critical insights that could lead to improved management strategies for COPD patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals recently hospitalized for COPD exacerbations who are returning to their home environments.
Not a fit: Patients with stable COPD who have not been hospitalized recently may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that reduce hospital readmissions for COPD patients by improving home air quality.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that environmental factors significantly impact COPD management, suggesting that this study's approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Putcha, Nirupama — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Putcha, Nirupama
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.