Improving care for African Americans with heart failure
Official title: Equitable Standards of Care Delivery in Team-based Risk Stratification of African Americans with Congestive Heart Failure
Funded at Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis · NIH-10790931 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for ways to improve heart failure care specifically for African Americans by finding better ways to understand their unique needs and working with healthcare providers to make sure they get the best treatment possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project start | January 24, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $406,897 |
| NIH project number | 1R21NR021063-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10790931 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are African American individuals diagnosed with congestive heart failure.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have congestive heart failure or are not of African American descent may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the disparities in care delivery for African Americans suffering from congestive heart failure (CHF). It aims to develop innovative, evidence-based strategies to better allocate clinical resources and improve patient outcomes. By analyzing the unique needs of this population, the project seeks to create tailored risk stratification methods that enhance the quality of care provided. The study will involve collaboration with healthcare providers to ensure that the care delivery system effectively meets the needs of these patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced mortality rates for African Americans with congestive heart failure.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that targeted interventions can significantly improve care delivery and outcomes for specific patient populations, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
Little Rock, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Williams, Tremaine — Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
- Study coordinator: Williams, Tremaine
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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.