Understanding asthma control in pregnant women
B WELL MOM ASTHMA STUDY REPOSITORY CONTINUANCE - FISHER BIOSERVICES
This study is looking at how asthma changes during pregnancy to find out why some women feel worse while others feel better, and it invites pregnant women to share their samples to help improve asthma care for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fisher Bioservices, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11197902 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how asthma behaves during pregnancy, particularly why some women experience worsening symptoms while others see improvement. It involves analyzing a large collection of biological specimens to identify factors that influence asthma control, including genetic, environmental, and demographic elements. By developing advanced statistical methods, the study aims to provide insights that could lead to better management of asthma in pregnant women. Patients may be asked to contribute their biological samples to help advance this important research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women who have a history of asthma.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have asthma or are not pregnant may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved asthma management strategies for pregnant women, enhancing their health and that of their babies.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding asthma management during pregnancy, but this study aims to build on that knowledge with a novel approach to data analysis.
Where this research is happening
Rockville, United States
- Fisher Bioservices, INC. — Rockville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Martin, Brittany — Fisher Bioservices, INC.
- Study coordinator: Martin, Brittany
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.