Investigating how air pollution affects childhood asthma and lung function
Childhood Asthma: Disease Course and Lung Function Trajectories and Air Pollution Exposure
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN · NIH-11018592
This study is looking at how air pollution affects asthma in kids, and it involves 300 children from different backgrounds to see how their lung health and asthma symptoms change over time, with the hope of finding ways to help them breathe better.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (AUSTIN, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11018592 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how exposure to air pollution, particularly particulate matter, influences the severity and progression of asthma in children. By conducting a prospective cohort study involving 300 multi-ethnic children, researchers will measure lung function, asthma severity, and specific sources and compositions of air pollution over time. The goal is to identify environmental factors that contribute to worsening asthma and lung function decline, which could help in developing targeted interventions for affected children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who have been diagnosed with asthma and live in areas with varying levels of air pollution.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have asthma or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved management strategies for childhood asthma, potentially reducing long-term lung disease risk.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that air pollution negatively impacts lung function in children, suggesting that this research could build on established findings.
Where this research is happening
AUSTIN, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN — AUSTIN, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MATSUI, ELIZABETH C. — UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
- Study coordinator: MATSUI, ELIZABETH C.
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.