Mindfulness training's effects on asthma and brain health
Official title: Whole-Person Health and Brain Health Outcomes of Mindfulness Training in Asthma
Funded at University of Wisconsin-Madison · NIH-11089319 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how an 8-week mindfulness program might help improve brain health for people with asthma, and we'll check in on their progress before, right after, and three months later to see how it works.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project start | March 24, 2024 |
| Project end | March 23, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $34,427 |
| NIH project number | 5F31AT012583-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11089319 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with asthma who are experiencing chronic inflammation and related health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without asthma or those who do not experience chronic inflammation may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) can improve brain health in individuals with asthma, a chronic inflammatory disease. Participants will undergo an 8-week MBSR program, and their brain health will be assessed before, immediately after, and three months post-intervention using advanced imaging techniques. The study aims to understand the relationship between asthma, chronic inflammation, and brain health, potentially revealing how mindfulness can mitigate negative effects on the brain.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental and physical health outcomes for patients with asthma through mindfulness training.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown positive impacts of mindfulness-based interventions on mental and physical health, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Carrol, Danielle H — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Carrol, Danielle H
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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.