Examining racial equity and institutional racism in primary care settings
Official title: Measuring Racial Equity and Institutional Racism in Primary Care (EQUIP)
Funded at Duke University · NIH-10825911 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at why Black and White patients often have different experiences and results in healthcare, even when they go to the same doctors, and it aims to find ways for healthcare providers to make sure everyone gets fair and equal treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $755,909 |
| NIH project number | 1R01MD018270-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10825911 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include Black patients who are receiving care in primary healthcare settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the Black population or those who do not receive care in primary healthcare settings may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the disparities in healthcare quality and health outcomes between Black and White patients, even when they receive care in the same healthcare settings. It aims to identify and measure the practice-level institutional racism that contributes to these disparities, focusing on the structures, policies, and norms within healthcare organizations. By engaging stakeholders and reviewing existing literature, the study seeks to develop validated measures that can help healthcare providers improve equity in care delivery. The ultimate goal is to create a framework that healthcare systems can use to address and reduce these inequities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare quality and outcomes for Black patients by identifying and addressing systemic inequities in care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has highlighted the impact of structural and interpersonal racism on health outcomes, indicating that addressing institutional racism could be a promising area for improving healthcare equity.
Where this research is happening
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Duke University
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Johnson, Kimberly S. — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Johnson, Kimberly 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.