Reducing Asthma Attacks by Fixing Mold in NYC Public Housing
Mold Policy Intervention in New York City Public Housing and Asthma Morbidity
['FUNDING_R01'] · COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · NIH-11126768
This project looks at whether a new program to remove mold from New York City public housing can help reduce asthma symptoms for residents, especially children and adults with asthma.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11126768 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Many families in urban public housing often deal with mold in their homes, which is known to make asthma worse. The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has started a new program called 'Mold Busters' to fix mold problems more effectively. This program uses better ways to find mold, trains staff, and has new steps to make sure the work is done well and quickly. We want to see if this new approach can significantly lower mold exposure and lead to fewer asthma attacks for NYCHA residents, particularly those who are allergic to mold.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children and adults living in New York City public housing who experience asthma, especially those with mold allergies.
Not a fit: Patients not living in New York City public housing or those whose asthma is not related to mold exposure may not receive direct benefit from this specific intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to fewer asthma attacks and better health for thousands of children and adults living in public housing.
How similar studies have performed: Previous successful intervention studies and meta-analyses have shown that fixing dampness and mold in homes can reduce asthma symptoms.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: PERZANOWSKI, MATTHEW S — COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
- Study coordinator: PERZANOWSKI, MATTHEW S
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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