Understanding how social factors affect asthma in Black and Latinx adults
Official title: Social Determinants of Health, Asthma-Related Morbidity and Therapeutic Optimization for Black and Latinx Adults with Asthma
Funded at University of South Florida · NIH-10976195 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how things like income, education, and neighborhood conditions affect asthma in Black and Latinx adults, with the goal of finding better ways to help manage asthma and improve health for these communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tampa, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $137,196 |
| NIH project number | 1R21HL172124-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10976195 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black and Latinx adults who suffer from asthma and are affected by social determinants of health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Black or Latinx or do not have asthma may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of social determinants of health on asthma-related issues specifically in Black and Latinx adults. It aims to understand how factors like economic stability, education, healthcare access, neighborhood conditions, and community context contribute to asthma morbidity in these populations. By collecting extensive demographic and clinical data, along with ongoing surveys about asthma symptoms, the study seeks to identify effective interventions to improve health outcomes. The goal is to address the disparities faced by these groups and develop targeted strategies for better asthma management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved asthma management and reduced health disparities for Black and Latinx adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that addressing social determinants can improve health outcomes, but this specific approach focusing on Black and Latinx adults is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of South Florida
Tampa, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cardet, Juan Carlos — University of South Florida
- Study coordinator: Cardet, Juan Carlos
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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.