Impact of COVID-19 stress on blood vessel health in African-American women
Psychosocial Stress due to COVID-19 and Vascular Aging in African-American Women
This study is looking at how the stress from the COVID-19 pandemic affects the heart and blood vessel health of African-American women, especially those in their early middle age, to better understand how things like job loss and personal hardships can impact their overall well-being.
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 ID | NIH-11061549 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic affects vascular aging in African-American women. It focuses on understanding the relationship between psychosocial stressors, such as unemployment and personal loss due to the pandemic, and the risk of vascular disease, which is a leading cause of death in the U.S. By leveraging an existing cohort of early middle-aged African-American women, the study aims to gather data on how these stressors influence their vascular health over time. Participants will be monitored for changes in blood pressure and other vascular health indicators.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African-American women in early middle age who have experienced stressors related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Not a fit: Patients who are not African-American or who do not fall within the early middle-aged demographic may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health interventions and support for African-American women experiencing stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that psychosocial stress can significantly impact vascular health, suggesting that this study's approach is grounded in established findings.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lewis, Tené T — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Lewis, Tené T
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.