Welcome to the ASHA Study
The ASHA (Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring in South Asian Children) Study is a research initiative at McMaster University, focused on understanding and improving health outcomes within our communities.
Innovative Lab Work
Our Research Team
Community Engagement
Innovative Lab Work
Our Research Team
Message from the Supervisor
Welcome to the ASHA Study website! I’m Dr. Rahul Chanchlani, a pediatric nephrologist and clinical researcher in the Division of Nephrology at McMaster Children’s Hospital, Hamilton, Canada. Our team brings together researchers, doctors, patient partners, students, and volunteers—all committed to understanding and improving the health of South Asian children. Through the ASHA Study, we’re focusing on key lifestyle factors that impact blood pressure in South Asian children in Canada, aiming to build knowledge that will shape healthier futures for them.
Dr. Rahul Chanchlani
Associate Professor, Pediatrics
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ASHA Study Video
Discover the objectives and goals of the ASHA Study through this introductory video. Our study is dedicated to exploring health outcomes in South Asian children and adolescents, with a focus on ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.
Use the video controls to play, pause, adjust volume, and view fullscreen.
We invite you to learn more about our study and how we aim to make a positive impact on the health of South Asian children across Canada. Your support and participation are key to our success.
What Participants Are Saying
“My daughter became comfortable quickly, even learning to manage the device on her own. She could attend all her usual activities, with only minor adjustments.”
Parent of a Participant
“ASHA has been a helpful experience. It’s rewarding to see my child more confident and engaged.”
Parent of a Participant
“The study has sparked positive conversations around healthy habits in our family and increased awareness on heart health.”
Parent of a Participant