Guam health interview survey to map gout and other chronic diseases
Official title: Implementing the First Guam National Health Interview Survey
Funded at University of Guam · NIH-11323105 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national-like health survey focused on Guam will collect information from adults and adolescents to understand how common gout and related conditions are there.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Guam NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Mangilao, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2022 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $562,401 |
| NIH project number | 5U24MD016233-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11323105 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults and adolescents in Guam who participate in the survey and are able to provide informed responses.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals who do not participate or whose data is non-representative may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project will create a local data lab at the University of Guam and design a Guam-specific health interview survey. Researchers will recruit a representative sample of households to collect information on gout, hyperuricemia, and other chronic diseases, aiming to produce up-to-date local prevalence data. The findings will help shape prevention and treatment strategies for Guam communities. The work includes instrument development, sampling design, community engagement, and data analysis to produce actionable health insights.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could provide Guam with current data to guide public health decisions and reduce the burden of gout and other chronic diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous national surveys improved understanding of disease patterns; this Guam-focused effort is the first of its kind for USAPIs.
Where this research is happening
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University of Guam
Mangilao, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Paulino, Yvette C — University of Guam
- Study coordinator: Paulino, Yvette C
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.