Engaging Asian communities to improve health outcomes

Community Engagement Core

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES · NIH-10915544

This study is all about teaming up with Asian communities to get more diverse Asian adults involved in important health research about heart and mental health, so we can better understand and improve their health together.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorRUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (nih funded)
Locations1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10915544 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on building partnerships between academic institutions and Asian communities to enhance participation in health research. It aims to recruit and retain diverse Asian adults for studies related to cardiometabolic and mental health. By fostering collaboration, the project seeks to address health disparities and promote evidence-based practices that benefit these communities. The initiative will also work on creating a sustainable infrastructure to support ongoing health equity efforts.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are Asian adults aged 21 and older who are interested in contributing to health research.

Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Asian or are under 21 years old may not receive benefits from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced disparities for Asian populations in the areas of cardiometabolic and mental health.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in community-partnered approaches to health equity, indicating a promising potential for this initiative.

Where this research is happening

Newark, 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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Conditions: Cardiometabolic Disease, Cardiometabolic Disorder

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.