Improving home environments and lifestyle practices to lower heart disease risk in Chinese Americans
HomeStyles: Shaping HOME Environments and LifeSTYLE Practices to Reduce Cardiometabolic Disease Risk
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES · NIH-10915547
This study is looking to help Chinese Americans lower their risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes by testing a friendly program called HomeStyles, which encourages healthy eating and lifestyle changes at home.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10915547 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the increased risk of cardiometabolic diseases, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, among Chinese Americans. It aims to implement a culturally tailored intervention called HomeStyles, which promotes healthy lifestyle changes and improves home environments. The study will involve participants in a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of dietary modifications and behavior changes in reducing inflammation and improving health outcomes. By understanding the unique health needs of this population, the research seeks to provide targeted support for better health management.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Chinese American adults aged 21 and older who are at risk for cardiometabolic diseases.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Chinese American or those under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant reductions in cardiometabolic disease risk for Chinese American adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous interventions targeting lifestyle changes in similar populations have shown promise, indicating potential for success in this tailored approach.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES — Newark, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BYRD-BREDBENNER, DEBRA CAROL — RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES
- Study coordinator: BYRD-BREDBENNER, DEBRA CAROL
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.
Conditions: Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus