How minority stress affects heart disease risk in gender minorities
Official title: Impact of minority stress on cardiovascular disease risk and resilience
Funded at New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC · NIH-10816464 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how the stress from facing discrimination affects heart health in people who identify as gender minorities, and it aims to find ways to improve their overall health and well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | March 15, 2021 |
| Project end | February 28, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $674,790 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL151559-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10816464 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are gender minority individuals who may be experiencing stress related to their identity and are at risk for cardiovascular disease.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as gender minorities or those without cardiovascular disease risk factors may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between minority stress and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk among gender minority populations. It focuses on understanding how experiences of discrimination and prejudice contribute to mental health issues and physical health outcomes, particularly heart disease. The study will analyze data from a diverse group of gender minority individuals across three U.S. cities, examining factors such as social support, healthcare access, and resilience. By exploring these connections, the research aims to provide insights that could lead to better health interventions for this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and targeted interventions for gender minorities at risk for cardiovascular disease.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown associations between minority stress and mental health outcomes, but this study is novel in its focus on physical health outcomes related to cardiovascular disease.
Where this research is happening
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New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bockting, Walter O. — New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC
- Study coordinator: Bockting, Walter O.
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.