Impact of COVID-19 on heart health for people with chronic conditions in NYC
Official title: COVID-19 shutdown: impact of healthcare disruptions on cardiovascular health disparities among people with multiple chronic conditions in New York City.
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-10914048 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic changed healthcare services and impacted heart health for people in New York City who have multiple health issues, especially those who are more vulnerable, to understand the long-term effects and find ways to improve care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $665,975 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AG073321-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10914048 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals over 21 years old with multiple chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or obesity.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without chronic conditions or those not affected by healthcare disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare services and affected cardiovascular health among individuals with multiple chronic conditions in New York City. It focuses on understanding the long-term consequences of these disruptions, particularly for vulnerable populations. The study utilizes existing electronic health records from multiple academic medical centers to analyze health outcomes and disparities. By examining the adoption of telemedicine and modified care during the pandemic, the research aims to identify factors that may have worsened health inequalities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare strategies that better support patients with chronic conditions during future health crises.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown that healthcare disruptions during crises can significantly impact patient outcomes, indicating that this study builds on established findings.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dodson, John a — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Dodson, John 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.