Engaging diverse communities in health research

University of Arizona-Banner Health Mountain Consortium

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · NIH-10973318

This study is all about getting more people from different backgrounds in Arizona and Colorado involved in health research, making sure everyone feels welcome and included, so we can learn more about health together!

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA (nih funded)
Locations1 site (TUCSON, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10973318 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on increasing participation in health studies by engaging diverse communities across Arizona and Colorado. The University of Arizona-Banner Health consortium employs innovative strategies to enroll and retain participants, particularly from historically underrepresented groups. By utilizing culturally appropriate methods and collaborating with local organizations, the project aims to create a more inclusive health research environment. The initiative has already successfully enrolled over 68,500 participants, with a strong emphasis on maintaining engagement and retention.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals from diverse demographic backgrounds, particularly those from historically underrepresented communities in biomedical research.

Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to the targeted demographic groups or those living outside the geographic areas of Arizona and Colorado may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more equitable health outcomes by ensuring that diverse populations are represented in biomedical research.

How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives have shown success in engaging underrepresented communities in health research, indicating that this approach is both promising and necessary.

Where this research is happening

TUCSON, 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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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.