Improving heart failure treatment for underserved patients
Official title: Development of a multilevel implementation intervention to equitably prescribe evidence-based therapy for hospitalized heart failure patients
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-10982594 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make sure that everyone with heart failure, especially those who might not get the same care as others, can access the best treatments available while they're in the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $194,400 |
| NIH project number | 1K23HL171910-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10982594 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are hospitalized patients diagnosed with heart failure, especially those from underserved or marginalized backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with heart failure who are not hospitalized or those who do not belong to underserved populations may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop and implement strategies that ensure equitable access to evidence-based therapies for patients hospitalized with heart failure, particularly focusing on underserved populations. The approach involves assessing current treatment disparities and designing interventions that can be integrated into healthcare systems to improve patient outcomes. By utilizing electronic health records and mixed-methods research, the project seeks to identify barriers to treatment and develop tailored solutions. Patients will benefit from a more equitable healthcare approach that addresses their specific needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced mortality rates for heart failure patients, particularly those from underserved communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in implementing health equity interventions in other chronic disease areas, suggesting a promising potential for this approach in heart failure treatment.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cascino, Thomas Matthew — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Cascino, Thomas Matthew
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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.