Exploring how alcohol use affects older adults with heart failure
Understanding alcohol use and alcohol-related care among older adults with heart failure
This study is looking at how drinking alcohol affects older adults with heart failure, to see if it makes their symptoms worse and makes it harder for them to take care of themselves, with the goal of finding better ways to support them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11165357 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of alcohol use and misuse on older adults who have heart failure. It aims to understand how alcohol consumption may worsen heart failure symptoms and hinder self-management efforts. By employing advanced statistical methods and machine learning, the study will analyze the relationship between alcohol use and heart failure outcomes, as well as assess the type of alcohol-related care these patients currently receive. The findings could lead to improved care strategies for this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults diagnosed with heart failure who also consume alcohol.
Not a fit: Patients without heart failure or those who do not consume alcohol may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management strategies for older adults with heart failure, potentially improving their health outcomes and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically addressing alcohol use in older adults with heart failure, similar studies have shown that addressing alcohol misuse can improve health outcomes in other populations.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, UNITED STATES
- University of Illinois at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Phillips, Aryn — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Phillips, Aryn
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.