Engaging diverse communities to reduce disparities in cardiometabolic diseases
Admin Core
This study is working to help people from different backgrounds in Los Angeles and Orange Counties who are dealing with heart and diabetes-related health issues by creating better ways to prevent and treat these conditions together with the community.
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-10903762 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving health outcomes for multiethnic populations in Los Angeles and Orange Counties by addressing disparities in cardiometabolic conditions such as hypertension, stroke, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. The project aims to create a collaborative environment that fosters equitable prevention and care through community engagement and standardized data collection. The Administrative Core will lead the initiative by coordinating efforts among partner institutions and ensuring that research activities align with the center's goals. By developing infrastructure and training protocols, the project seeks to enhance the effectiveness of interventions targeting these chronic diseases.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from multiethnic backgrounds living in Los Angeles and Orange Counties who are at risk for or affected by cardiometabolic conditions.
Not a fit: Patients outside of the targeted geographic areas or those not affected by cardiometabolic diseases may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced disparities for patients suffering from cardiometabolic diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in engaging diverse populations to address health disparities, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful impact.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brown, Arleen F. — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Brown, Arleen F.
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.