Improving heart health for mothers and children through home visits
Early Intervention to Promote Cardiovascular Health of Mothers and Children (ENRICH) Multisite Resource and Coordinating Center
This study is all about helping moms and kids have healthier hearts by offering home visits and support in communities that need it most, using cool technology to keep track of their health along the way.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11179675 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing cardiovascular health (CVH) for mothers and children by implementing evidence-based home visiting programs. It aims to address health disparities by providing targeted interventions in communities where families are at higher risk for poor CVH. The program will utilize innovative technologies like mobile health and telehealth to support families and track health outcomes. By combining home visiting with other supportive services, the research seeks to create a comprehensive approach to promote lasting heart health improvements.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include mothers and their children aged 0-11 years, particularly those from communities with high rates of cardiovascular health issues.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have children or whose children are older than 11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in cardiovascular health for mothers and children, ultimately reducing health disparities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using home visiting programs to improve health outcomes, making this approach promising for addressing cardiovascular health disparities.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Minkovitz, Cynthia S — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Minkovitz, Cynthia S
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.