Community-based pilot projects for heart health in tribal communities

STRONG HEART STUDY (SHS)- COORDINATING CENTER (CC)- TASK AREA B.3, YEAR 3

NIH-funded research University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr · NIH-11215036

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 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-11215036 on NIH RePORTER

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.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals from tribal communities who are interested in heart health and wellness.

Not a fit: Patients not from tribal communities may not receive direct benefits from this research.

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 performed: 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

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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