Support for WTC responders managing asthma
Comprehensive Self-Management Support for WTC Responders with Asthma
This study is all about helping people who worked at the World Trade Center and now have asthma by giving them the support they need to manage their condition better and improve their overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10995132 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on providing comprehensive self-management support for individuals who responded to the World Trade Center (WTC) disaster and are living with asthma. It aims to address the unique challenges faced by these responders, including high rates of comorbidities and mental health issues that complicate asthma management. The approach involves developing tailored interventions to improve adherence to self-management behaviors, ultimately enhancing asthma control and quality of life for this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who responded to the WTC disaster and currently suffer from asthma.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have asthma or who were not responders to the WTC disaster may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve asthma management and overall quality of life for WTC responders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in developing self-management interventions for chronic conditions, but this specific approach for WTC responders is novel.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wisnivesky, Juan P — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Wisnivesky, Juan P
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.