Positive Affect and Asthma in Kids: A New Way to Help Teens Stick to Their Inhalers
Official title: Positive Affect and Pediatric Asthma: An Innovative Positive Psychology Model to Improve Asthma Management and Health
Funded at Chapman University · NIH-11404069 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study at Chapman University aims to help children and teens with asthma use their inhaled medications more consistently by using positive psychology approaches.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Chapman University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Orange, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $562,072 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL166175-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11404069 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are adolescents around ages 12 to 20 with asthma who have suboptimal adherence to daily inhaled corticosteroids.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have asthma or whose adherence is already consistently high may receive little or no direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project focuses on adolescents with asthma who struggle with sticking to daily inhaled corticosteroid therapy. It explores how positive emotions and supportive social networks might boost adherence and reduce stress, which can worsen asthma control. The approach may involve engaging activities and behavioral strategies designed to improve daily medication routines and overall well-being. If successful, it could lead to better asthma control and fewer flare-ups for teens.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If the approach works, teens with asthma could experience better control of their symptoms and fewer hospital visits.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies in adults and other conditions suggest positive affect can improve health behaviors, but this exact adolescent asthma approach is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Chapman University
Orange, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jenkins, Brooke — Chapman University
- Study coordinator: Jenkins, Brooke
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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.