Housing and stress: how housing challenges affect heart health
Official title: Housing Literacy, Insecurity, and Stress: A Mixed-Methods Study
Funded at University of Southern California · NIH-11455173 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A small study will look at how not having stable, affordable housing affects stress and heart health for adults in the community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 26, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $456,500 |
| NIH project number | 1R21NR022209-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11455173 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults experiencing housing insecurity or unstable housing situations who are willing to share housing experiences and health information.
✕Less likely to help
People with stable housing and no stress-related health concerns may see limited benefits.
What this research studies
This project explores how housing insecurity may contribute to chronic stress and related cardiovascular risks, using a mix of patient interviews and simple health measurements. It aims to connect people’s housing experiences with how their bodies react to stress and any early signs of heart or vascular problems. The team will collect information from participants about housing conditions, stress levels, and health history, and will analyze patterns to identify potential links. The findings could help communities design programs that support housing stability as part of preventive care for heart health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, results could inform programs that reduce stress and improve heart health by addressing housing instability.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work has linked housing insecurity to higher stress and health risks, but more research is needed to clarify the connection to cardiovascular health.
Where this research is happening
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Thomas, Kyla — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Thomas, Kyla
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.