Improving physical activity for Black girls with asthma and their mothers
Official title: Adapting and testing a physical activity dyad intervention for Black girls with asthma and their mothers
Funded at University of Chicago · NIH-11092818 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping Black girls aged 8-12 with asthma and their moms get more active together by talking to them about their needs and trying out a special program designed just for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | May 21, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $208,502 |
| NIH project number | 5R21MD019333-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11092818 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are urban Black girls aged 8-12 with asthma and their mothers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the specified age range or those without asthma may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance physical activity levels among Black girls aged 8-12 who have asthma, along with their mothers. It involves engaging these families in interviews to tailor a previously developed intervention specifically for their needs. The intervention, called Mothers and Daughters in ACTION, will be modified based on feedback and then pilot tested to assess its effectiveness. The goal is to address the unique barriers faced by this demographic in maintaining an active lifestyle, ultimately improving their asthma management and quality of life.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved asthma control and quality of life for Black girls and their mothers through increased physical activity.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in culturally tailored interventions for minority populations, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Volerman, Anna — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Volerman, Anna
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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.