Improving heart and metabolic health in the Great Lakes region.
Official title: ACHIEVE GreatER: Addressing Cardiometabolic Health Inequities by Early PreVEntion in the Great LakEs Region
Funded at Wayne State University · NIH-11140669 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping people in the Great Lakes area take charge of their heart and metabolic health by working together with local communities to find out what they need and create programs that make it easier for everyone to stay healthy.
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 start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $988,348 |
| NIH project number | 3P50MD017351-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11140669 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals living in the Great Lakes region who are at risk for cardiometabolic conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living outside the Great Lakes region or those who do not have risk factors for cardiometabolic conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to tackle health disparities related to cardiometabolic conditions in the Great Lakes area by focusing on early prevention strategies. The project will engage local communities to identify specific health needs and implement tailored interventions. By utilizing a collaborative approach, the research seeks to empower individuals with knowledge and resources to improve their health outcomes. Patients may participate in community-based programs designed to enhance awareness and access to preventive care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cardiometabolic health and reduced health disparities for individuals in the Great Lakes region.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is focused on a specific regional context, similar community-based interventions have shown promise in addressing health disparities in other populations.
Where this research is happening
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Wayne State University
Detroit, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Levy, Phillip David — Wayne State University
- Study coordinator: Levy, Phillip David
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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.