Improving asthma management in schools through a new inhaler program
Official title: Breathing Easier in Schools: Enhancing Adoption, Fidelity, and Effectiveness of the SAFE School Program through Innovation Implementation Strategies
Funded at University of Arizona · NIH-10941846 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at ways to make it easier for schools, especially in rural areas, to provide albuterol inhalers for students who have asthma, so they can get the help they need quickly and stay healthy while at school.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tucson, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $714,586 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HL174599-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10941846 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who have asthma and attend schools participating in the SAFE School Program.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have asthma or are not enrolled in participating schools may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the SAFE School Program, which provides access to albuterol inhalers for students experiencing asthma-related respiratory distress. The project aims to implement three different strategies to improve how schools adopt and maintain this program, particularly in rural areas where access is limited. By evaluating these strategies, the research seeks to ensure that all students can receive timely treatment during school hours, thereby reducing absenteeism and improving health outcomes. The study will involve collaboration with schools in Arizona to assess the effectiveness of these implementation methods.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve asthma management for school children, leading to better health outcomes and reduced absenteeism.
How similar studies have gone: Previous implementations of similar school-based inhaler programs have shown effectiveness, indicating a promising approach to asthma management in educational settings.
Where this research is happening
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University of Arizona
Tucson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lowe, Ashley Anne — University of Arizona
- Study coordinator: Lowe, Ashley Anne
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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.