How sleep duration affects immune balance in urban children with asthma
Impact of Sleep Duration on Immune Balance in Urban Children with Asthma
['FUNDING_R01'] · RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL · NIH-10896332
This study is looking at how the amount of sleep urban kids with asthma get can affect their immune system and asthma symptoms, and it will involve 204 children aged 8-9 years trying out different sleep routines over four weeks to see if better sleep can help them feel better.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10896332 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between sleep duration and immune function in urban children suffering from asthma. It focuses on how short sleep may contribute to altered immune responses, which can worsen asthma symptoms. The study will involve 204 children aged 8-9 years with persistent allergic asthma, who will participate in a 4-week program with different sleep conditions to assess the impact of sleep on their immune balance and asthma management. By understanding this connection, the research aims to identify potential interventions to improve health outcomes for these children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are urban children aged 8-9 years who have persistent allergic asthma and currently experience adequate sleep duration.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have asthma or are outside the age range of 8-9 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved asthma management strategies by emphasizing the importance of adequate sleep for immune health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that sleep duration can influence immune responses in adults, suggesting potential for similar findings in children, although this specific focus on urban children with asthma is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES
- RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL — PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KOINIS MITCHELL, DAPHNE — RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
- Study coordinator: KOINIS MITCHELL, DAPHNE
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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