Engaging communities to address cardiometabolic diseases and health disparities
Community Engagement Core
This study is all about working together with different community groups to find better ways to tackle heart and diabetes-related health issues, making sure that the solutions fit the unique needs of each community and involve their voices in creating real change.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10903767 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing community engagement in addressing cardiometabolic diseases, such as diabetes and stroke, by collaborating with diverse community stakeholders. The project aims to identify health disparities and develop interventions that are culturally sensitive and relevant to community needs. Through partnerships and capacity-building efforts, the initiative seeks to empower communities to participate actively in research and policy-making, ensuring that findings are translated into actionable health improvements. The approach emphasizes the importance of lived experiences and community expertise in shaping effective health strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals from diverse communities who are affected by or at risk for cardiometabolic diseases.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to the targeted communities or who are not affected by cardiometabolic diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced disparities in cardiometabolic diseases for affected communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in community engagement approaches to address health disparities, indicating that this methodology is both promising and tested.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Norris, Keith C — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Norris, Keith C
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 below.