Engaging communities to address health disparities in cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
Community Engagement Core
This study is all about working together with people in rural Arkansas to find better ways to tackle cancer and heart disease in the African American community, making sure that the solutions we come up with really help those who need it most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10894013 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing significant health disparities related to cancer and cardiovascular diseases among African American populations in rural Arkansas. It aims to involve community members, caregivers, and various stakeholders in the research process to ensure that the findings are relevant and beneficial to those most affected. The approach emphasizes building partnerships between researchers and the community to facilitate the translation of research findings into actionable health improvements. By fostering collaboration, the project seeks to create sustainable changes that can improve health outcomes in these underserved areas.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include African American individuals living in rural Arkansas who are affected by cancer or cardiovascular diseases.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to the African American community or those living outside the targeted rural areas may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced disparities in cancer and cardiovascular diseases for African American communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in community engagement approaches to address health disparities, indicating that this method is both tested and promising.
Where this research is happening
Little Rock, United States
- Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis — Little Rock, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bryant-Moore, Keneshia — Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
- Study coordinator: Bryant-Moore, Keneshia
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.