Creating a program to reduce heart and metabolic disease risk in Samoan children
Official title: Developing a multi-component intervention to address cardiometabolic disease (CMD) risk in Samoan children
Funded at Yale University · NIH-10891674 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a special program to help Samoan children stay healthy and lower their chances of heart and metabolic diseases by understanding their unique needs and creating solutions just for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $118,471 |
| NIH project number | 5K99HL166781-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10891674 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Samoan children aged 0-13 years who are at risk for cardiometabolic diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Children outside the Samoan community or those not at risk for cardiometabolic diseases may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a tailored intervention to reduce the risk of cardiometabolic diseases in Samoan children, who are particularly vulnerable to these conditions. The project will utilize both quantitative and qualitative data to understand the specific needs of this population and implement a multi-component program that addresses these risks. The principal investigator will enhance her skills in epidemiology and implementation science to ensure the intervention is effective and culturally appropriate. By leveraging existing data from a cohort study, the research will identify critical intervention points to help improve children's health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly lower the rates of cardiometabolic diseases among Samoan children, leading to healthier futures.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in implementing community-specific health interventions in similar populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Choy, Courtney Cheu Lin — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Choy, Courtney Cheu Lin
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.