Investigating childhood asthma in urban environments
Childhood Asthma in Urban Settings
This study is looking to help kids with asthma who live in cities by creating a special center at Mount Sinai, where researchers will learn more about asthma and allergies to find better ways to manage and treat these conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| 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 ID | NIH-11060974 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding childhood asthma in urban settings by establishing a specialized Clinical Research Center at Mount Sinai Health Care System. The center aims to recruit and retain participants from high-risk urban populations, particularly children and adolescents with asthma. The research team will explore the mechanisms behind asthma and related allergic diseases, utilizing advanced methodologies in immunology, epidemiology, and systems biology. By leveraging their expertise and established clinical programs, the center seeks to improve asthma management and outcomes for affected children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents aged 0-11 years who have been diagnosed with asthma and reside in urban environments.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have asthma or who live in non-urban settings may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved asthma management strategies and better health outcomes for children living in urban areas.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in similar urban asthma studies, indicating the potential for impactful findings in this area.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Busse, Paula J — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Busse, Paula J
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.