Improving care for Black patients with sarcoidosis
Official title: Improving Black sarcoidosis patients’ care with a collaboratively developed, patient centered program
Funded at Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru · NIH-11061398 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to create a program that helps Black individuals with sarcoidosis by listening to their experiences and finding ways to improve their care and support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2022 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $159,992 |
| NIH project number | 5K23MD017284-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11061398 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black individuals diagnosed with sarcoidosis who are experiencing health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Black or do not have a diagnosis of sarcoidosis may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to create a patient-centered program specifically designed for Black individuals suffering from sarcoidosis. It involves collaborating with patients to identify and address the root causes of health disparities they face. The project includes administering and analyzing a large questionnaire to gather insights and using community-based research techniques to develop and pilot test the intervention. The goal is to enhance the quality of care and support for these patients through tailored solutions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare outcomes and quality of life for Black sarcoidosis patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in addressing health disparities through community-based participatory approaches, indicating potential for this intervention.
Where this research is happening
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Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru
Cleveland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Harper, Logan — Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru
- Study coordinator: Harper, Logan
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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.