Improving health outcomes for BIPOC communities through community engagement
Community Engagement Core
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA · NIH-10906143
This study is all about working together with Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities in Minnesota to improve heart health and tackle the effects of racism on health, so everyone can get the support and information they need for better health outcomes.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10906143 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing community engagement to address and reduce health disparities in chronic conditions, particularly cardiovascular diseases, among Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities in Minnesota. It aims to identify and tackle the impacts of racism and discrimination on health outcomes, while fostering collaboration with local stakeholders to ensure that research is relevant and beneficial to the community. By developing a proactive engagement infrastructure, the project seeks to disseminate actionable information that can lead to better health practices and policies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities who are affected by chronic conditions such as hypertension and obesity.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to BIPOC communities or who are not affected by chronic diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced disparities in chronic diseases for BIPOC communities.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in community engagement approaches to reduce health disparities, indicating that this method is both promising and supported by prior findings.
Where this research is happening
MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA — MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: PRATT, REBEKAH J. — UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
- Study coordinator: PRATT, REBEKAH J.
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.
Conditions: Cardiovascular Diseases, Chronic Disease