Engaging communities to address cardiometabolic diseases and health disparities
Community Engagement Core
This study is all about working together with local communities to find better ways to tackle heart and metabolic health issues like diabetes and stroke, making sure that the solutions fit the needs of the people living there.
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-11189041 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing community engagement in the field of cardiometabolic diseases, such as diabetes and stroke, to identify and address health disparities. By collaborating with various community stakeholders, the project aims to develop interventions that are culturally sensitive and aligned with community needs. The initiative includes building partnerships between academic institutions and local communities, fostering leadership development, and promoting actionable research that can lead to policy changes for better health outcomes. Patients and community members will play a vital role in shaping the research agenda and ensuring that findings are relevant and beneficial.
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 have any risk factors or conditions related to cardiometabolic diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective interventions and policies that reduce health disparities in cardiometabolic diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community engagement strategies can significantly improve health outcomes and reduce disparities in various health conditions.
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.