Improving health outcomes for Black individuals with cardiovascular diseases
ACHIEVE P3 - CHD
This study is looking to help Black individuals with heart health by providing personalized support from community health workers, who will offer tailored advice on diet, lifestyle changes, and medication to improve overall health and access to care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wayne State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Detroit, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10895981 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing health disparities among Black individuals, particularly in relation to cardiovascular diseases. It aims to implement a community health worker-led intervention that combines precision medicine with lifestyle and care coordination to improve health outcomes. The approach includes personalized guidance on diet, lifestyle changes, and medication adherence, all tailored to the unique social determinants of health affecting this population. By utilizing community resources and technology, the project seeks to enhance access to care and empower individuals to manage their health effectively.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black individuals at risk for cardiovascular diseases, particularly those facing socio-economic and health access challenges.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Black or those who are not at risk for cardiovascular diseases may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve health outcomes and life expectancy for Black individuals suffering from cardiovascular diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using community health workers and precision medicine approaches to improve health outcomes in underserved populations.
Where this research is happening
Detroit, United States
- Wayne State University — Detroit, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rajagopalan, Sanjay — Wayne State University
- Study coordinator: Rajagopalan, Sanjay
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.