The link between childhood violence exposure and asthma in young Puerto Rican adults
Official title: Exposure to violence during childhood and Th2-high asthma in young Puerto Rican adults
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-11120998 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how experiencing violence as a child might affect asthma in young Puerto Rican adults, aiming to understand why some people have more severe asthma symptoms and how we can improve their treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $602,845 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL168539-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11120998 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young Puerto Rican adults who have a history of asthma and have experienced exposure to violence during childhood.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have asthma or have not experienced childhood violence may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how exposure to violence during childhood affects asthma outcomes in young Puerto Rican adults. It focuses on understanding the relationship between psychosocial stressors, such as child maltreatment and violence-related distress, and the persistence of a specific type of asthma known as Th2-high asthma. The study aims to uncover the mechanisms that may lead to worse asthma symptoms and responses to treatment in this population. By examining these connections, the research seeks to inform better prevention and treatment strategies for asthma linked to childhood experiences.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved asthma management and treatment strategies for young Puerto Rican adults who have experienced childhood violence.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown associations between childhood trauma and asthma outcomes, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Celedon, Juan Carlos — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Celedon, Juan Carlos
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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.