HomeStyles: Improving Home and Lifestyle Habits to Lower Heart and Metabolism Disease Risk
HomeStyles: Shaping HOME Environments and LifeSTYLE Practices to Reduce Cardiometabolic Disease Risk
This project helps adults of Chinese heritage in the U.S. make healthy changes at home and in their daily lives to reduce their chances of developing heart and metabolism-related conditions like type 2 diabetes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11159714 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project focuses on US Chinese adults, who face a higher risk for conditions like obesity, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. We are testing a program called HomeStyles, which has previously shown promise in helping families adopt healthier habits and improve their home environments. The program aims to reduce inflammation and improve overall health by encouraging a high-fiber diet rich in whole grains and other lifestyle changes. Our goal is to provide a culturally sensitive and effective way for this community to manage and lower their health risks.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are US Chinese adults aged 21 and older who are at increased risk for cardiometabolic diseases.
Not a fit: Patients not of Chinese heritage or those not at risk for cardiometabolic diseases may not directly benefit from this specific culturally tailored intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could offer a culturally specific way for US Chinese adults to significantly lower their risk of developing serious conditions like type 2 diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure.
How similar studies have performed: Pilot interventions and the HomeStyles program have previously shown feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy in improving lifestyle behaviors and reducing obesity risk in families.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences — Newark, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Byrd-Bredbenner, Debra Carol — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Byrd-Bredbenner, Debra Carol
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.