Improving asthma management through dietary changes
The ALOHA trial: Addressing Quality of Life, Clinical Outcomes, and Mechanisms in Uncontrolled Asthma Following the DASH Dietary Pattern
This study is looking at how eating a DASH diet might help adults with asthma feel better and improve their health, and it’s for people who have trouble controlling their asthma symptoms.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10923923 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how following the DASH dietary pattern can improve quality of life and clinical outcomes for adults with uncontrolled asthma. The ALOHA trial will involve a two-phase approach, starting with planning and early enrollment, followed by a randomized clinical trial where participants will be assigned to either a dietary intervention or a control group. Participants will be monitored over 12 months to assess changes in their asthma symptoms and overall health. The study aims to understand the mechanisms behind dietary impacts on asthma management.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 21 and older who have uncontrolled asthma despite standard treatment.
Not a fit: Patients with well-controlled asthma or those not following a standard treatment regimen may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved asthma control and quality of life for patients through dietary interventions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot trials have shown promising results for dietary interventions in asthma management, indicating potential for success in this larger study.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, UNITED STATES
- University of Illinois at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ma, Jun — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Ma, Jun
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.