Community-based pilot projects for heart health in tribal communities
Official title: STRONG HEART STUDY (SHS)- COORDINATING CENTER (CC)- TASK AREA B.3, YEAR 3
Funded at University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr · NIH-11215036 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing new ways to help improve heart health in tribal communities, and local patients can join in to help find the best strategies for keeping their hearts healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oklahoma City, United States) |
| Project start | February 15, 2024 |
| Project end | December 14, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $89,124 |
| NIH project number | 75N92019D00027-0-759202400002-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11215036 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals from tribal communities who are interested in heart health and wellness.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not from tribal communities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on implementing community-based pilot projects aimed at improving heart health within tribal communities. The program will support exploratory studies that assess the feasibility of various health interventions tailored to the needs of these populations. By generating pilot data, the research aims to identify promising approaches that could lead to larger, more comprehensive studies in the future. Patients from these communities may have the opportunity to participate in these initial projects, contributing to the development of effective heart health strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved heart health interventions specifically designed for tribal communities.
How similar studies have gone: Similar community-based health interventions have shown promise in improving health outcomes in diverse populations, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr
Oklahoma City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zhang, Ying — University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr
- Study coordinator: Zhang, Ying
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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.