How race and stress affect heart health in young people
Racial/Ethnic Influences on Early Vascular Aging and Cardiac Strain: Role of Cumulative Stress, Inflammatory and Metabolic Burden
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-IRVINE · NIH-10674059
This study is looking at how stress and health differences among different racial and ethnic groups can affect early signs of heart disease in teens and young adults, with the goal of finding better ways to prevent and treat heart issues for everyone.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-IRVINE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (IRVINE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10674059 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how racial and ethnic differences, along with cumulative stress and health factors, influence early signs of heart disease in adolescents and young adults. It aims to understand the relationship between chronic stress, inflammation, and cardiovascular health by measuring various health markers in different racial and ethnic groups. The study will focus on identifying early vascular aging and cardiac strain, particularly in populations that are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease. By examining these factors, the research seeks to provide insights that could lead to better prevention and treatment strategies tailored to diverse populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adolescents and young adults from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, particularly those experiencing chronic stress.
Not a fit: Patients who are not within the adolescent to young adult age range or those without significant stress factors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and prevention of cardiovascular disease in young people, particularly among racial and ethnic minorities.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on cardiovascular health disparities, this research takes a novel approach by focusing on early markers of heart disease in adolescents across different racial and ethnic groups.
Where this research is happening
IRVINE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-IRVINE — IRVINE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: RAO, UMA — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-IRVINE
- Study coordinator: RAO, UMA
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.