Soluble Fiber to Help Children with Asthma
Evaluation of Soluble Fiber as a Strategy to Decrease Asthma Morbidity in Pediatric Populations
This research explores how adding soluble fiber to the diet might help reduce asthma symptoms in children.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northern Arizona University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Flagstaff, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11111329 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Asthma is becoming more common, especially in urban areas where children might not get enough fiber in their diet. We know that what we eat can affect the helpful bacteria in our gut, and these gut bacteria produce special molecules when they break down fiber. This project aims to understand if increasing soluble fiber in a child's diet can change their gut bacteria and, in turn, help manage their asthma. We hope to learn if this dietary change could lead to fewer asthma attacks and emergency room visits for children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for related future studies might be children aged 0-11 years old who have asthma and potentially a diet low in fiber.
Not a fit: Patients whose asthma is not linked to dietary factors or gut microbiota changes may not receive direct benefit from this specific approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could offer a new, natural way to help children with asthma manage their condition and potentially reduce the severity of their symptoms.
How similar studies have performed: While the link between diet, gut microbiota, and asthma is an active area of investigation, this specific approach of using soluble fiber to decrease asthma morbidity in children is still being explored.
Where this research is happening
Flagstaff, United States
- Northern Arizona University — Flagstaff, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cope, Emily K — Northern Arizona University
- Study coordinator: Cope, Emily K
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.