How metals affect heart and metabolic health in Hispanics/Latinos
The Impact of Metals and Metal Mixtures on Cardiometabolic Disease Trajectories in Hispanics/Latinos
This study is looking at how being around certain metals might affect heart and metabolic health, like diabetes and high blood pressure, in Hispanic/Latino people living in Starr County, Texas, to help find ways to improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11076320 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between exposure to metals and the development of cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs) such as diabetes and hypertension in the Hispanic/Latino population. By analyzing data from a cohort in Starr County, Texas, the study will assess how urinary concentrations of metals and metalloids correlate with cardiovascular and metabolic health outcomes over time. The goal is to understand the environmental factors contributing to the higher prevalence of CMDs in this community, which may lead to targeted interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals of Hispanic/Latino descent living in areas with high rates of cardiometabolic diseases.
Not a fit: Patients who are not of Hispanic/Latino descent or those without risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention strategies and treatments for cardiometabolic diseases in Hispanic/Latino populations.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific focus on metals and CMDs in Hispanic/Latino populations is relatively novel, previous studies have shown that environmental exposures can significantly impact health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, UNITED STATES
- University of Illinois at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schulz, Margaret — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Schulz, Margaret
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.