How the COVID-19 pandemic has affected heart and metabolic health in adults
Official title: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Environment on Cardiometabolic Health
Funded at Emory University · NIH-11055370 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the heart and overall health of adults in the U.S., especially with changes in lifestyle like working from home and eating differently, and it’s for anyone who wants to understand how these changes might have impacted their health since the pandemic started.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $290,601 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL165940-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11055370 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults over the age of 21 who have experienced changes in their health behaviors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not been affected by the pandemic or who do not have any cardiometabolic health concerns may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the heart and metabolic health of adults in the United States. It focuses on how changes in lifestyle, such as remote work and altered eating habits, have impacted weight and overall health since the pandemic began. By analyzing data from a large cohort of approximately 140,000 adults, the study aims to identify the extent of these health changes and the factors that may influence them. Participants will provide information about their health behaviors and experiences during the pandemic, which will be linked to local pandemic conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for managing cardiometabolic health in the context of ongoing pandemic-related lifestyle changes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that lifestyle changes during the pandemic have affected health outcomes, suggesting that this study's approach is relevant and timely.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Patel, Shivani a — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Patel, Shivani a
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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.
- 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.