Heart health intervention for American Indian women
Mind Your Heart Intervention for American Indian Women
This study is creating a health program just for American Indian women aged 18-50 to help them learn about heart health and develop skills for better living, and it will involve talking with the community to make sure it fits their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10655474 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the rising rates of cardiovascular disease among American Indian women by developing a culturally adapted health promotion program. The project will involve community engagement through Talking Circles to gather insights from women aged 18-50 who are at risk for cardiovascular disease. The intervention will include education on cardiovascular health, mindfulness practices, and coping skills training. A pilot study will then assess how feasible and acceptable this intervention is for the target population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are American Indian women aged 18-50 who are at risk for cardiovascular disease.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 18-50 or those not identifying as American Indian may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cardiovascular health and reduced disease rates among American Indian women.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in culturally tailored health interventions for specific populations, indicating potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brooks, Jada L — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Brooks, Jada L
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.