Understanding Childhood Asthma in the INSPIRE Cohort
ECHO Renewal for the INSPIRE Study Cohort
This project continues to follow children in a long-term group to better understand different types of asthma and how to treat them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11319091 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project aims to continue following children who are part of the INSPIRE group, focusing on those from birth through young adulthood. We want to understand why some children develop asthma and how different environmental factors play a role. By identifying specific types of asthma, called phenotypes and endotypes, we hope to find better ways to prevent and treat this condition. This work will help doctors offer more personalized care for children with asthma.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children and young adults, aged 0-20 years, who are already part of the INSPIRE birth cohort.
Not a fit: Patients not currently enrolled in the INSPIRE cohort or those outside the specified age range may not directly benefit from this specific cohort follow-up.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more precise diagnoses and personalized treatment and prevention strategies for children with asthma.
How similar studies have performed: While the concept of identifying asthma phenotypes is an active area of research, this project builds upon an established cohort and aims to expand on existing knowledge.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, United States
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hartert, Tina V — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Hartert, Tina V
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.