Evaluating sudden cardiac death in Hispanic and Latino communities
Official title: Community-Based Evaluation of Sudden Cardiac Death in Hispanics/Latinos
Funded at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · NIH-10669170 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at sudden cardiac arrest in Hispanic and Latino communities to find out what makes them more at risk and how we can better prevent it, using health check-ups and tests to gather important information.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2019 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $457,645 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL145675-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10669170 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include Hispanic and Latino individuals, particularly those with risk factors for sudden cardiac arrest such as obesity or diabetes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Hispanic or Latino or those without risk factors for sudden cardiac arrest may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the occurrence of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) specifically within Hispanic and Latino populations, aiming to understand the unique factors that contribute to this condition. By comparing data from a pilot study in Ventura County with a larger cohort from the Hispanic Community Health Study, the research seeks to identify ethnicity-specific risk factors and improve prevention strategies. The study will involve community-based evaluations and utilize various diagnostic tools like echocardiograms and electrocardiograms to gather comprehensive health data. The ultimate goal is to enhance primary prevention efforts tailored to the needs of Hispanic and Latino individuals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention strategies for sudden cardiac arrest in Hispanic and Latino populations, potentially saving lives.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown success in understanding sudden cardiac arrest in diverse populations, but this specific focus on Hispanic and Latino communities is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chugh, Sumeet S. — Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Chugh, Sumeet S.
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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.