Investigating how long-term environmental factors affect asthma incidence
Multiple long-term environmental exposures and incidence of asthma
This study is looking at how things like air pollution can affect the development of asthma in both kids and adults over time, and it will ask participants about their living situations and health history to better understand these connections.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11046895 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research examines the impact of various long-term environmental exposures, such as air pollution, on the development of asthma over time. By utilizing extensive data from large health studies, the research aims to understand how multiple environmental factors interact and contribute to asthma incidence in different age groups and demographics. The study will focus on both children and adults, considering the unique exposures they face throughout their lives. Patients may be asked to provide information about their living environments and health history to help identify these associations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals of all ages, particularly children and adults who have been diagnosed with asthma or are at risk of developing it due to environmental factors.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have asthma or are not exposed to significant environmental factors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention strategies and interventions for asthma by identifying critical environmental risk factors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in identifying individual environmental factors related to asthma, but this study aims to explore the combined effects of multiple exposures, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hart, Jaime Elizabeth — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Hart, Jaime Elizabeth
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.