Integrated self-management support for asthma and depression in older adults
Official title: Integrated Intervention for Depression and Asthma Self-management in Older Adults
Funded at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-11417988 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program that combines asthma self-management with depression-focused therapy to help older adults control asthma and feel better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2025 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $242,502 |
| NIH project number | 5R34HL179141-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11417988 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Older adults (typically 60+) with asthma and co-occurring depressive disorders who have uncontrolled asthma despite standard management.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without both asthma and depressive disorders or those with well-controlled asthma may see little to no benefit.
What this research studies
This project aims to help older adults who have both asthma and depression by combining an existing asthma self-management program with a cognitive behavioral therapy approach for adherence and mood. Researchers will develop a 10-12 session integrated program with input from patients and caregivers, then test its feasibility and potential to improve both asthma control and depressive symptoms. The team will run a small randomized trial to see if the integrated approach works better than usual care for this group. The work engages patients in shaping the content to meet their needs and preferences.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience better asthma control and reduced depressive symptoms, leading to fewer hospital visits and a higher quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Earlier SAMBA work showed benefits for asthma adherence, though it was less effective in patients with depression; CBT-AD has shown promise for chronic disease and depression, suggesting potential synergy.
Where this research is happening
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wisnivesky, Juan P — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Wisnivesky, Juan P
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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.