Exploring how exercise benefits heart health at the cellular level
Understanding the Cardiac Benefits of Exercise at the Cellular and Molecular Level
This study is looking at how exercise can help keep your heart healthy by supporting heart cell growth and reducing inflammation, with the goal of finding new ways to treat heart failure.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11005719 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the protective effects of exercise on the heart, focusing on how it promotes the survival and growth of heart cells while reducing harmful inflammation and scarring. By studying these mechanisms in detail, the researchers aim to identify new therapeutic targets that could lead to innovative treatments for heart failure. The approach involves using preclinical models to validate these findings and understand how exercise-induced changes can be mimicked to improve heart health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who are experiencing heart failure or related cardiovascular issues.
Not a fit: Patients with non-cardiovascular conditions or those who are not experiencing heart-related issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new therapies that significantly improve heart health and outcomes for patients with heart failure.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the benefits of exercise on heart health, indicating that this approach has potential for significant breakthroughs.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rosenzweig, Anthony — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Rosenzweig, Anthony
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.