Understanding how factors affect asthma in American Indian children as they grow up
Official title: Factors Influencing Pediatric Asthma into Adulthood (FIPA2)
Funded at Missouri Breaks Research, INC. · NIH-11082527 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at what affects asthma in American Indian kids, especially how their surroundings and responses to viruses play a role, so we can find better ways to help them manage their asthma.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Missouri Breaks Research, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eagle Butte, United States) |
| Project start | September 25, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $543,377 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MD019027-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11082527 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are American Indian children aged 0-11 years who have been diagnosed with asthma.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to American Indian communities or those without asthma may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the factors influencing pediatric asthma in American Indian communities, particularly focusing on how social, environmental, and immunological responses to viral infections affect asthma outcomes. The study aims to gather comprehensive data to inform health policy changes that can improve asthma management in these communities. By examining children with asthma and comparing them to those without, the research seeks to uncover critical insights into the disparities faced by American Indian populations. The approach builds on previous successful studies and aims to create a more holistic understanding of asthma in this demographic.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved asthma management strategies and health policies tailored specifically for American Indian children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies focusing on pediatric asthma in minority communities have shown success, but this specific approach targeting American Indian children is novel.
Where this research is happening
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Missouri Breaks Research, INC.
Eagle Butte, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Best, Lyle G — Missouri Breaks Research, INC.
- Study coordinator: Best, Lyle G
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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.