Improving asthma management for Black adults through shared decision-making.
Official title: BREATHE: An efficacy-implementation trial of a brief shared decision making intervention among Black adults with uncontrolled Asthma in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC).
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-11031423 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | May 6, 2021 |
| Project end | February 28, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $431,623 |
| NIH project number | 5R01NR019275-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11031423 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black adults with uncontrolled asthma who receive care at urban federally qualified health centers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have asthma or those who are not part of the Black adult population may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: George, Maureen — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: George, Maureen
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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.