Investigating the impact of prenatal and early life environmental factors on childhood asthma.
Recruitment, Data Collection & Sample Management Core
This study is looking at how things in the environment during pregnancy and early childhood might affect whether kids develop asthma, and it involves pregnant women from Tucson, Arizona, and Nogales, Mexico, to help find out what factors could protect against or increase the risk of asthma.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tucson, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10932529 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how environmental exposures during pregnancy and early life influence the development of asthma in children. It involves enrolling pregnant women from two different populations—Mexican American women in Tucson, Arizona, and women in Nogales, Mexico—to collect blood and environmental samples. The study aims to analyze these samples to identify factors that may contribute to asthma protection or risk, particularly looking at gut microbiota and immune development. By gathering comprehensive data through questionnaires and biological samples, the research seeks to uncover the microbial origins of asthma.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include pregnant Mexican American women in their third trimester residing in Tucson, Arizona.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those outside the specified demographic may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention strategies and interventions for childhood asthma.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding the links between environmental factors and asthma, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
Tucson, United States
- University of Arizona — Tucson, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wright, Anne L. — University of Arizona
- Study coordinator: Wright, Anne L.
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.