Understanding Immunity and Viruses in Asthma
Innate Immunity and Viral Infection in Asthma
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · NIH-11132917
This project explores how our body's natural defenses respond to common viruses in people with asthma.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (TUCSON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11132917 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on specific immune factors, such as certain phospholipids and proteins, to understand their role in how the body fights off viral infections in individuals with asthma. We are looking at how these factors influence the body's response to viruses like rhinovirus C, influenza A, and SARS-CoV-2. The goal is to discover if these natural immune components can help protect against severe illness or even offer some benefits when asthma is present. By uncovering how these parts of our immune system work together, we hope to find new ways to help people with asthma manage viral infections.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients with asthma who experience viral infections, including those with rhinovirus C, influenza A, or SARS-CoV-2, are the focus of this research.
Not a fit: Patients without asthma or those whose conditions are not related to viral infections may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This work could lead to new strategies for protecting people with asthma from severe viral infections and their complications.
How similar studies have performed: The grant mentions innovative preliminary data indicating protective effects of the studied immune factors against viral infections, suggesting some prior success in related areas.
Where this research is happening
TUCSON, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA — TUCSON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KRAFT, MONICA — UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
- Study coordinator: KRAFT, MONICA
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.
Conditions: Airway Disease, Allergic Disease