Understanding asthma factors in children from underresourced areas
Official title: Multifactorial Asthma Determinants in Underresourced Pediatric Populations
Funded at Arkansas Children's Hospital Res Inst · NIH-10933343 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at the different reasons why kids with asthma, especially those from rural and less-resourced areas in Arkansas, face more challenges, and it aims to find ways to help them breathe easier and manage their asthma better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arkansas Children's Hospital Res Inst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $164,453 |
| NIH project number | 1K23HL174407-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10933343 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years living in rural, impoverished areas of Arkansas, particularly those from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in rural or underresourced areas or who are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the various factors contributing to asthma disparities among children aged 0-11 years, particularly focusing on those from rural and underresourced communities in Arkansas. It aims to identify the unique challenges faced by these children, especially among racial and ethnic minorities, who experience higher rates of asthma-related health issues. By analyzing data and health outcomes, the research seeks to develop targeted interventions that can improve asthma management and care for these vulnerable populations. The study will utilize a combination of community engagement and data analysis to inform its findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved asthma management strategies tailored for children in underresourced areas, ultimately reducing health disparities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in addressing health disparities in pediatric populations, indicating that targeted interventions can lead to meaningful improvements in health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Arkansas Children's Hospital Res Inst
Little Rock, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jefferson, Akilah Andrea — Arkansas Children's Hospital Res Inst
- Study coordinator: Jefferson, Akilah Andrea
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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.