Investigating the health risks of histamine exposure in homes
Histamine in homes: Exposure risks and health effects
This study is looking at how histamine from bed bugs in your home might affect your health, especially if you have allergies or asthma, by checking the dust in your house and seeing how it could impact your symptoms.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10693099 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the health risks associated with exposure to histamine found in homes, particularly in environments infested with bed bugs. It aims to identify the sources and effects of histamine as an indoor contaminant, which has not been previously studied in this context. By analyzing household dust and its histamine content, the research seeks to understand how chronic exposure may impact allergic diseases and asthma. The study will involve assessing the health effects of histamine exposure through various methodologies, including environmental sampling and clinical assessments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals living in homes with a history of bed bug infestations, particularly those suffering from allergies or asthma.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have allergies, asthma, or live in environments without bed bug infestations may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and management of indoor allergens, potentially reducing the incidence of allergic diseases and asthma in affected populations.
How similar studies have performed: While histamine has been studied as a food contaminant, this research is novel as it explores its presence and effects in home environments, making it a unique investigation.
Where this research is happening
Lexington, United States
- University of Kentucky — Lexington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Devries, Zachary — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Devries, Zachary
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.