Community-based pilot projects for heart health in tribal communities

STRONG HEART STUDY (SHS)- UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA-FIELD CENTER (FC), TASK AREA B.3, YEAR 3

NIH-funded research University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr · NIH-11215033

This study is testing new heart health programs in tribal communities in Oklahoma to see what works best for improving heart health, and local residents may get a chance to join in and help shape these important health strategies.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Oklahoma City, United States)
Project IDNIH-11215033 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on implementing community-based pilot projects aimed at improving heart health within tribal communities in Oklahoma. The program will support initial feasibility studies that explore various health interventions tailored to the needs of these communities. By engaging local populations, the research aims to gather valuable data that could lead to larger, more comprehensive studies in the future. Patients may have the opportunity to participate in these pilot projects, contributing to the development of effective heart health strategies.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include members of tribal communities in Oklahoma who are interested in heart health and related interventions.

Not a fit: Patients outside of tribal communities or those not interested in heart health initiatives may not receive benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved heart health outcomes and tailored interventions for American Indian populations.

How similar studies have performed: Previous community-based health interventions have shown promise in improving health outcomes in similar populations, suggesting a potential for success in this approach.

Where this research is happening

Oklahoma City, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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