Understanding how gut bacteria affect asthma control during pregnancy
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This study is looking at how the variety of bacteria in the gut affects asthma control in pregnant women, and by sharing samples, you could help us find ways to improve asthma management during pregnancy.
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-10491405 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between gut microbiome diversity and asthma control in pregnant women. By analyzing microbiome specimens from around 2100 samples, the study aims to identify factors that predict poor asthma management during pregnancy. The approach includes advanced techniques like 16S ribosomal RNA amplicon surveys and shotgun metagenomics to explore the underlying physiology of asthma in the context of pregnancy. Patients may contribute to this research by providing microbiome samples, which could lead to insights into better asthma management.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women who have a history of asthma or are experiencing asthma symptoms during pregnancy.
Not a fit: Patients without asthma or those who are not pregnant may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved asthma control strategies for pregnant women, enhancing maternal and fetal health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising links between gut microbiome diversity and asthma control, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
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.