Improving asthma management for Black adults through shared decision-making.
BREATHE: An efficacy-implementation trial of a brief shared decision making intervention among Black adults with uncontrolled Asthma in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC).
This study is testing a quick 9-minute chat called the BREATHE program to help Black adults with asthma better understand their treatment options and feel more involved in their care during doctor visits, aiming to improve their asthma control and reduce symptoms.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11031423 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on a brief intervention designed to help Black adults with uncontrolled asthma make informed decisions about their treatment. The BREATHE program is a 9-minute shared decision-making session that takes place during regular doctor visits, allowing patients to discuss their beliefs and concerns about asthma management with their healthcare provider. The goal is to improve asthma control and reduce symptoms by addressing misconceptions and enhancing patient engagement in their care. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of this intervention in urban federally qualified health centers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black adults with uncontrolled asthma who receive care at urban federally qualified health centers.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have asthma or those who are not part of the Black adult population 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 Black adults suffering from asthma.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that shared decision-making interventions can be effective in improving health outcomes, particularly in underserved populations, suggesting a promising approach in this context.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: George, Maureen — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: George, Maureen
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.