Improving asthma management for children in Baltimore schools
Implementation of Asthma Community Home and School Management Program (Asthma CHAMPS)
This study is working to create a helpful asthma program in Baltimore schools for low-income kids who have asthma, making sure to listen to the community's needs so that the solutions really fit their challenges and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10904612 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on implementing an asthma management program in Baltimore City schools to help low-income minority children who suffer from asthma. It aims to engage community stakeholders and utilize a multi-level approach to create sustainable systems of care. The program will involve assessing community needs and refining interventions based on local input, ensuring that the solutions are tailored to the specific challenges faced by these children. By leveraging partnerships with schools and health departments, the project seeks to improve asthma control and reduce disparities in asthma care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years old living in Baltimore who have been diagnosed with asthma.
Not a fit: Patients outside of the Baltimore area or those without a diagnosis of asthma may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve asthma management and health outcomes for children in Baltimore, reducing absenteeism and hospital visits related to asthma.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in implementing community-based asthma management programs, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Eakin, Michelle Nuttall — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Eakin, Michelle Nuttall
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.