How socioeconomic status affects inflammation from adolescence to adulthood
Socioeconomic Status and Inflammation Across the Transition from Adolescence to Adulthood
This study is looking at how growing up in different financial situations affects inflammation in young people as they transition into adulthood, focusing on how things like friendships, sleep, and stress might play a role.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10911814 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and inflammation during the critical transition from adolescence to adulthood. It aims to understand how factors such as social relationships, sleep patterns, and psychosocial stress contribute to inflammation linked to low SES. By analyzing data from two independent datasets, the study will measure inflammatory markers and gene expression related to inflammation. The goal is to identify the psychosocial and biobehavioral factors that may increase the risk of inflammation in individuals with lower SES.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents and young adults aged 12 to 21 who come from varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in the age range of 12 to 21 or those who do not have varying socioeconomic backgrounds may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and interventions for reducing inflammation-related health risks in individuals from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that socioeconomic factors can influence health outcomes, but this specific focus on inflammation during the transition to adulthood is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rocha, Sarah Elizabeth — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Rocha, Sarah Elizabeth
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.