Investigating lung health impacts from environmental and behavioral factors in older adults
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Funded at Omaha VA Medical Center · NIH-11105857 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how things like smoking and drinking can impact lung health in older adults with chronic lung diseases, using mouse models and working with lung doctors, and it will help us understand these issues better by studying lung tissue from veterans.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Omaha VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Omaha, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2022 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5IK6BX005962-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11105857 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans aged 65 and older who have experienced chronic lung issues and may have a history of alcohol or tobacco use.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 65 or do not have chronic lung diseases or a history of substance abuse may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how chronic inflammatory lung diseases are affected by behavioral and environmental exposures, particularly in older adults. By using advanced mouse models and collaborating with pulmonologists, the research aims to uncover how factors like alcohol and cigarette use can lead to lung injury and infections. The findings will be translated to human health through a biobank of lung tissue from veterans, allowing for relevant studies that address the health concerns of this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention and treatment strategies for lung diseases in older adults, particularly those with a history of substance abuse.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding the effects of combined substance abuse on lung health, indicating that this approach is built on established findings.
Where this research is happening
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Omaha VA Medical Center
Omaha, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wyatt, Todd a — Omaha VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Wyatt, Todd a
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.