Improving asthma management and physical activity for schoolchildren
Evaluation of the Asthma Management Program to Promote Activity for Students in Schools (Asthma-PASS)
This study is all about helping kids with asthma in Bronx schools stay active and feel better by using a program called Asthma-PASS, which tackles challenges they face, like getting their medications and support from adults.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albert Einstein College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bronx, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10923806 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing asthma management for children in Bronx schools by promoting physical activity. It addresses barriers that urban minority children face, such as limited access to medications and lack of support from teachers and parents. The program, called Asthma-PASS, was developed in collaboration with community stakeholders and has shown promising results in a pilot test, leading to increased symptom-free days and physical activity levels among participants. The study aims to further evaluate the effectiveness of this program in improving asthma outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who have been diagnosed with asthma and attend schools in the Bronx.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have asthma or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better asthma control and improved quality of life for children with asthma.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success in similar interventions aimed at improving asthma management through increased physical activity in children.
Where this research is happening
Bronx, United States
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine — Bronx, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reznik, Marina — Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Reznik, Marina
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.