Using personalized nutrition to improve lung function in asthma patients
Official title: Individualized Nutrition to Help Asthmatics Improve Lung Function and Energetics (INHALE)
Funded at Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr · NIH-10892279 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how personalized diets can help improve lung function and boost energy for people with asthma, and it invites participants to try out three different meal plans to see how these changes affect their breathing and overall health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baton Rouge, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $141,731 |
| NIH project number | 5K01HL169491-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10892279 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have been diagnosed with asthma.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with asthma who are not willing or able to adhere to dietary changes may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how individualized nutrition can enhance lung function and energy levels in individuals with asthma. The study will involve participants following three different, carefully controlled diets to assess their effects on asthma control and metabolic health. By focusing on the relationship between nutrition and asthma, the research aims to fill a significant gap in understanding how dietary choices can impact respiratory health. Participants will be closely monitored to evaluate changes in lung function and overall well-being.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to personalized dietary recommendations that significantly improve lung function and quality of life for asthma patients.
How similar studies have gone: While there is emerging interest in the role of nutrition in asthma management, this approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in controlled trials.
Where this research is happening
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Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr
Baton Rouge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mey, Jacob T — Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr
- Study coordinator: Mey, Jacob T
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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.