Helping Men Prevent Future Strokes with a Self-Management Program
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This project helps high-risk men who have had a stroke or TIA learn to manage their health to prevent future cardiovascular events.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11118934 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project offers a 6-month program called TEAM (TargEted MAnageMent) to help men who have recently experienced a stroke or mini-stroke (TIA) take control of their health. The program focuses on self-management skills, guided by a curriculum, and involves peer dyads, meaning stroke survivors and their care partners work together. We want to understand how this support system helps reduce the risk of another stroke, especially for African-American men who face a higher risk. By focusing on specific risk factors and providing targeted support, we hope to improve health outcomes and prevent future cardiovascular problems.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are high-risk men, aged 21 and older, who have recently experienced a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), especially those who are African American.
Not a fit: Patients who have not had a stroke or TIA, or those not at high risk for recurrent cardiovascular events, would likely not benefit directly from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce the risk of recurrent strokes and other cardiovascular events for high-risk men, particularly African-American men.
How similar studies have performed: This project builds upon promising pilot data from two previous smaller projects, suggesting a foundation for this self-management approach.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Devon, Holli a — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Devon, Holli a
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.