Improving Heart Disease Prediction for Hispanic/Latino Individuals
Toward Accurate Cardiovascular Disease Prediction in Hispanics/Latinos: Modeling Risk and Resilience Factors
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · NIH-11175348
This research aims to create more accurate ways to predict heart disease and stroke risk specifically for Hispanic/Latino individuals.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (TUCSON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11175348 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Current methods for predicting heart disease and stroke often overestimate risk for Hispanic/Latino individuals, which can lead to incorrect medical advice and treatment plans. This happens because these models were not developed using enough data from this community, potentially missing unique risk or protective factors. Our goal is to use existing health information to build new prediction models that are more precise for Hispanic/Latino adults. This will help healthcare providers offer better, more personalized care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is relevant for Hispanic/Latino adults who are concerned about their risk for heart disease and stroke.
Not a fit: Patients who are not of Hispanic/Latino descent or who are not at risk for cardiovascular disease may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more accurate heart disease risk assessments and more effective prevention strategies for Hispanic/Latino patients.
How similar studies have performed: Existing heart disease prediction models have shown success in other populations, but this research takes a novel approach by specifically tailoring and improving these models for Hispanic/Latino individuals.
Where this research is happening
TUCSON, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA — TUCSON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: FLORES, MELISSA ANN — UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
- Study coordinator: FLORES, MELISSA ANN
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: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease