Improving heart health in vulnerable communities in the Great Lakes region
ACHIEVE GreatER: Addressing Cardiometabolic Health Inequities by Early PreVEntion in the Great LakEs Region
This study is all about helping people in the Great Lakes area who are dealing with heart disease and diabetes by working with local health workers to create programs that fit their needs, while also training new researchers to tackle health issues in their communities.
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-10939587 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance cardiometabolic health in communities facing significant social challenges in the Great Lakes region. By utilizing community health workers and engaging local populations, the project will implement and evaluate interventions designed to manage chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. The initiative will also focus on training new researchers to address health disparities effectively. Participants may benefit from tailored health programs and resources aimed at improving their overall health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals living in areas with high social vulnerability who are at risk for or currently managing chronic cardiometabolic conditions.
Not a fit: Patients not residing in the targeted Great Lakes region or those without chronic cardiometabolic conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved management and prevention of chronic cardiometabolic diseases in underserved populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using community health workers to address health disparities, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Detroit, United States
- Wayne State University — Detroit, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Levy, Phillip David — Wayne State University
- Study coordinator: Levy, Phillip David
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.