Improving heart health in manufacturing worksite clinics
Official title: Healthy Hearts in Manufacturing: Improving Cardiovascular Care in Worksite Health Clinics
Funded at Northwestern University at Chicago · NIH-10915578 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping workers in manufacturing jobs, especially in rural areas, take better care of their heart health by using on-site clinics to support them in managing high blood pressure and quitting smoking.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $399,817 |
| NIH project number | 5R18HS028782-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10915578 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are manufacturing workers, their spouses, dependents, and retirees who utilize worksite health clinics.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in manufacturing or those who do not have access to worksite health clinics may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing cardiovascular care for workers in manufacturing communities, particularly those in rural areas. It aims to utilize worksite health clinics to implement evidence-based interventions targeting hypertension and tobacco cessation. The approach includes on-site practice facilitation, health information technology support, and data feedback to improve health outcomes. By addressing the unique health challenges faced by manufacturing workers, this initiative seeks to create a sustainable model for better heart health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cardiovascular health and reduced healthcare costs for manufacturing workers and their families.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in implementing cardiovascular interventions in similar settings, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Northwestern University at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mchugh, Megan — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Mchugh, Megan
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.