How living in segregated neighborhoods affects health in Black adults
Official title: Residential Segregation and Physiological Dysregulation among Black CARDIA participants: A Longitudinal Study
Funded at Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester · NIH-10944037 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how living in neighborhoods with a lot of segregation affects the health and aging of Black adults, helping us understand how these living conditions might speed up aging and lead to chronic diseases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $824,284 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HL175599-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10944037 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are Black adults who have lived in segregated neighborhoods and are interested in understanding how their environment affects their health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Black or have not experienced residential segregation may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of residential segregation on the aging process and chronic disease development among Black adults. It aims to understand how living in segregated neighborhoods contributes to physiological dysregulation, which can accelerate aging. By examining the relationship between segregation and age-related health markers, the study seeks to identify the mechanisms that link these factors. Participants will be involved in assessing their experiences and health outcomes over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and policies that address racial health disparities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown links between residential segregation and health outcomes, but this study aims to explore these connections in a novel way focused on aging.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
Worcester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Forrester, Sarah N — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Forrester, Sarah N
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.