Understanding wheezing disorders in preschool children
Official title: Mentored patient-oriented research in preschool wheezing disorders
Funded at Emory University · NIH-10876497 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at preschool kids who wheeze to understand how their symptoms affect their overall health, so we can find better ways to help them feel better and thrive.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $123,823 |
| NIH project number | 5K24NR018866-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10876497 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are preschool children aged 0-5 years who experience recurrent wheezing.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the preschool age range or those without wheezing symptoms may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on preschool children who experience wheezing, a common yet challenging symptom to manage. It aims to explore the various symptoms these children exhibit, including physical, mental, and social health aspects, to better understand how they interact and affect overall health. By identifying symptom clusters, the research seeks to improve treatment strategies and outcomes for these young patients. The Principal Investigator will also receive mentorship to enhance her research capabilities and career development.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment approaches for preschool children suffering from wheezing disorders.
How similar studies have gone: While research on wheezing in children exists, this approach of studying symptom clusters in preschoolers is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fitzpatrick, Anne Mentro — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Fitzpatrick, Anne Mentro
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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.