Understanding how childhood trauma affects lung health in asthma and COPD patients
Official title: Evaluating the Impact of ACEs Screening and Behavioral-Social Support on Obstructive Lung Disease Health Outcomes
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-10996827 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how tough experiences in childhood might affect the health and treatment of people with asthma and COPD, especially those from underserved communities, to find ways to better support them in managing their conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $91,432 |
| NIH project number | 1F32HL176162-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10996827 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with asthma or COPD, particularly those from marginalized or economically disadvantaged backgrounds who may have experienced adverse childhood experiences.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without asthma or COPD, or those who have not experienced adverse childhood experiences, may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and health outcomes in patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It aims to explore how ACEs impact the ability of individuals to access and adhere to treatment guidelines, particularly in marginalized populations. By screening patients for ACEs, the study seeks to identify psychosocial barriers that contribute to poor health outcomes and to develop behavioral and social support interventions. The research will utilize data from a large health system in California that has implemented ACEs screening.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for patients with asthma and COPD by addressing the psychosocial factors that affect their care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown a significant association between adverse childhood experiences and respiratory conditions, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Martinez, Adali — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Martinez, Adali
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.