A UCLA-UCI Program to Reduce Heart and Metabolism Differences in Diverse Communities
UCLA-UCI Center for Eliminating Cardio-Metabolic Disparities in Multi-Ethnic Populations
This program helps diverse communities in Southern California prevent high blood pressure and heart disease through family-focused education and support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11370979 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many people in diverse communities, especially Latino and Vietnamese populations in Southern California, face higher risks of stroke and heart disease due to high blood pressure. This program aims to address these health differences by working directly within communities. We are developing a special educational program called SERVE OC that teaches skills to reduce vascular risks, involving families and using community health workers for support. Our goal is to help people make lasting healthy changes to prevent high blood pressure and improve heart health for everyone.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults from Latino and Vietnamese communities in Southern California who are at risk for or have high blood pressure and are interested in community-based health education.
Not a fit: Patients not living in the targeted Southern California communities or those not interested in community-based, family-supported health education may not directly benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly lower the rates of high blood pressure, stroke, and heart disease in underserved multi-ethnic communities.
How similar studies have performed: There is growing evidence that involving families and social networks in behavioral interventions can improve their effectiveness in reducing vascular risk.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Boden-Albala, Bernadette Marie — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Boden-Albala, Bernadette Marie
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.