Improving heart failure prevention in Black communities through mobile health services
ACHIEVE P2 - HF
This study is all about helping Black adults prevent heart failure by managing high blood pressure, using a mobile health unit to bring important health services and medications right to communities that need them most.
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-10895980 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on preventing heart failure (HF) in Black adults by addressing hypertension, which is a major risk factor for HF. It employs a mobile health unit (MHU) program that targets communities with high social vulnerability and poor access to healthcare. By utilizing geospatial data, the program aims to deliver essential health services and medications directly to those in need, particularly in low-income urban areas. The goal is to improve blood pressure management and increase the use of guideline-directed medical therapy to reduce the incidence of heart failure.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black adults aged 21 and older who are at risk for hypertension and heart failure.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Black or those who do not have hypertension may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of heart failure in Black adults by improving access to effective treatments and healthcare services.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using mobile health units to improve healthcare access and outcomes in underserved populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Detroit, United States
- Wayne State University — Detroit, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lanfear, David E — Wayne State University
- Study coordinator: Lanfear, David E
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.