Improving asthma care for Black and Latinx adults by addressing social and community factors
Social Determinants of Health, Asthma-Related Morbidity and Therapeutic Optimization for Black and Latinx Adults with Asthma
This project looks at how social, economic, and neighborhood factors affect asthma symptoms and treatment for Black and Latinx adults so care can be better matched to their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tampa, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11181656 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project uses detailed information already collected from adults with asthma, including monthly symptom surveys, medical history, and personal background, to understand how five types of social factors shape asthma outcomes. The team focuses on Black and Latinx adults who have been underrepresented in past research and will link economic, education, health-care access, neighborhood, and social-context data to asthma flare-ups and medication responses. By studying real-world data from a large pragmatic trial, researchers hope to spot patterns that explain why some people do worse and what changes might help. Findings will guide ideas for targeted treatments or policies that are more likely to work for these communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults who identify as Black/African American or Latinx and who have persistent or poorly controlled asthma are the most relevant participants for this work.
Not a fit: Children, people without asthma, or adults whose asthma is unrelated to social or neighborhood factors may not benefit directly from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more personalized asthma care and policies that reduce attacks and hospital visits for Black and Latinx adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies on social drivers and asthma were limited, often done in children or using cross-sectional data, so this adult-focused, prospectively collected analysis is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Tampa, United States
- University of South Florida — Tampa, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cardet, Juan Carlos — University of South Florida
- Study coordinator: Cardet, Juan Carlos
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.