Understanding how social and environmental factors affect atopic dermatitis in urban adults
Atopic dermatitis in an urban adult population: identifying the role of social and environmental factors
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · NIH-11115772
This study is looking at how things like your surroundings and social life affect adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) in urban areas, especially in North Philadelphia, to better understand how these factors impact the severity of the condition and the quality of life for people dealing with it.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11115772 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of social and environmental factors on atopic dermatitis (AD) among adults living in urban areas, particularly focusing on a diverse population in North Philadelphia. The study aims to create a cohort of adults with AD to explore how these factors contribute to the severity of the condition and the quality of life of affected individuals. By collecting individual-level data on social and environmental contexts, the research seeks to identify disparities in AD outcomes among different racial and ethnic groups. This comprehensive approach will help in understanding the broader implications of AD and inform future interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults with atopic dermatitis, especially those from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds living in urban settings.
Not a fit: Patients without atopic dermatitis or those living outside the targeted urban areas may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and management of atopic dermatitis, particularly for underserved populations.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research into atopic dermatitis, this specific focus on social and environmental factors in an urban adult population is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA — PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: TAKESHITA, JUNKO — UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
- Study coordinator: TAKESHITA, JUNKO
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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