How exercise affects kidney blood flow in African American adults
Official title: Neurovascular Control of Renal Blood Flow During Exercise in African American Adults
Funded at University of Massachusetts Boston · NIH-10653381 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how exercise affects blood flow to the kidneys in African American adults, who are more likely to face heart and kidney health issues, to help understand how staying active might protect their kidney health over time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Massachusetts Boston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | May 3, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $434,781 |
| NIH project number | 1R15HL152359-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10653381 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are healthy African American adults aged 21 and older who engage in regular physical activity.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not African American or those with existing cardiovascular or renal diseases may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how exercise influences kidney blood flow in African American adults, who are at a higher risk for cardiovascular and renal diseases. The study focuses on the sympathetic nervous system's response during physical exertion, which may lead to reduced blood flow to the kidneys. By examining this response, the research aims to understand the potential long-term effects on kidney health and cardiovascular risk in this population. Participants will undergo assessments to measure their renal blood flow during exercise and sympathetic activation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and prevention strategies for cardiovascular and renal diseases in African American adults.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research on this specific topic, studies have shown that understanding sympathetic nervous system responses can lead to significant insights in cardiovascular health.
Where this research is happening
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University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Drew, Rachel Claire — University of Massachusetts Boston
- Study coordinator: Drew, Rachel Claire
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.