How home environments affect sleep and asthma in low-income Black children
Environmental Determinants of Sleep Disparities and the Consequences for Low Income Children with Asthma
['FUNDING_R01'] · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · NIH-10914156
This study looks at how things in kids' bedrooms, like air quality and allergens, affect how well low-income Black children in Baltimore sleep and how their asthma feels, hoping to find ways to help them sleep better and breathe easier.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10914156 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the indoor environment, particularly in bedrooms, influences sleep quality and asthma severity in low-income Black children living in Baltimore. It focuses on factors such as air quality, allergens, and microbial exposure that may contribute to sleep disparities and asthma morbidity. By studying these environmental determinants, the research aims to uncover the links between poor sleep and increased asthma symptoms in this vulnerable population. The findings could lead to targeted interventions to improve both sleep and asthma outcomes for affected children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income Black children aged 0-11 years who have been diagnosed with asthma.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have asthma or are not from low-income backgrounds may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved sleep quality and reduced asthma symptoms in low-income children by addressing harmful environmental factors in their homes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated that addressing environmental factors can significantly improve health outcomes in children with asthma, suggesting a promising avenue for this research.
Where this research is happening
BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES
- JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY — BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MCCORMACK, MEREDITH C — JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: MCCORMACK, MEREDITH C
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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