Improving healthcare for underserved Hispanic populations
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['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO MED SCIENCES · NIH-10883793
This study is working to improve healthcare for Hispanic communities facing serious health issues like cancer and heart disease by making sure more Hispanic people are included in medical research, so that the findings can better help everyone in these communities.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO MED SCIENCES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAN JUAN, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10883793 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing healthcare access and outcomes for medically underserved populations, particularly Hispanic communities, who are affected by prevalent diseases such as cancer and cardiometabolic disorders. It aims to increase the representation of Hispanic individuals in clinical research, which has historically been limited, thereby improving the applicability of research findings to these populations. The project will establish a coordinated structure to facilitate clinical and translational research, ensuring that the health issues specific to these communities are adequately addressed.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are Hispanic individuals from medically underserved communities who are affected by cancer, cardiometabolic diseases, or infectious diseases.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Hispanic or are not part of medically underserved populations may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare outcomes and tailored treatment guidelines for Hispanic populations facing significant health challenges.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that increasing minority representation in clinical studies can lead to more effective and applicable healthcare solutions, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
SAN JUAN, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO MED SCIENCES — SAN JUAN, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BONILLA-FELIX, MELVIN — UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO MED SCIENCES
- Study coordinator: BONILLA-FELIX, MELVIN
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: Cancers, Cardiometabolic Disease, Cardiometabolic Disorder, Communicable Diseases