Improving cardiovascular health using digital data and patient-oriented research
Mentoring and Patient Oriented Research in Cardiovascular Health and Digital Data Science
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · NIH-10891441
This study is looking at how we can use information from social media and health tracking tools to help people improve their heart health, making sure the results are useful for patients and their doctors.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10891441 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing cardiovascular health by utilizing digital data sources, such as social media and remote health measures, to better understand and modify health behaviors. It aims to link these data with validated health measures to create actionable insights for patients and healthcare providers. The project emphasizes patient-oriented research, ensuring that the findings are applicable and beneficial to individuals seeking to improve their cardiovascular health. Additionally, it includes training new investigators in these methodologies to foster a skilled workforce in this area.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who are interested in improving their cardiovascular health and are willing to engage with digital health tools.
Not a fit: Patients with pre-existing severe cardiovascular conditions who are not able to modify their health behaviors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective strategies for individuals to improve their cardiovascular health and reduce related health risks.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using digital data to inform health behaviors, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful advancements in cardiovascular health.
Where this research is happening
PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA — PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MERCHANT, RAINA — UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
- Study coordinator: MERCHANT, RAINA
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.