A center to improve heart and lung disease prevention and control efforts.
Coordinating Center for the DECIPHeR Network
This study is setting up a center at the University of North Carolina to help improve heart and lung health for everyone, especially in communities that need it most, by making sure the best treatments are used and by training healthcare providers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10916389 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on establishing a Research Coordinating Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to enhance the efforts of the DECIPHeR Network, which aims to eliminate disparities in heart and lung disease. The center will coordinate various research activities and collaborations among different Implementation Research Centers, ensuring that evidence-based interventions are effectively implemented. Patients can expect that this initiative will lead to improved strategies for managing cardiovascular health, particularly in underserved communities. The center will also support training and capacity building for researchers and healthcare providers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals at risk for heart and lung diseases, especially those from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients with no risk factors for cardiovascular or pulmonary diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective prevention and control strategies for heart and lung diseases, particularly benefiting underserved populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in similar collaborative approaches to addressing health disparities in cardiovascular health.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stevens, June — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Stevens, June
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.