Examining how cardiovascular risk factors change throughout adulthood and their link to disease.
Combining longitudinal cohort studies to examine cardiovascular risk factor trajectories across the adult lifespan and their association with disease
This study looks at how things like blood pressure and cholesterol change from young adulthood to older age and how these changes can affect heart health, helping people understand their risks and improve prevention strategies for heart disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10840860 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how cardiovascular risk factors, such as blood pressure and cholesterol levels, evolve from young adulthood to older age and how these changes relate to the development of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). By combining data from various long-term studies, the project aims to create a comprehensive view of cardiovascular health across different life stages. Patients may benefit from insights into how their risk factors at different ages can influence their heart health later in life, potentially leading to better prevention strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults aged 21 and older who are interested in understanding their cardiovascular health and risk factors over time.
Not a fit: Patients who are under 21 years old or those with pre-existing severe cardiovascular conditions may not benefit directly from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with a clearer understanding of how managing cardiovascular risk factors early in life can reduce their chances of developing heart disease as they age.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using longitudinal data to understand health trajectories, making this approach promising for studying cardiovascular health.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Northwestern University at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Siddique, Juned — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Siddique, Juned
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.