Improving treatment safety for adults with cardiovascular disease using personalized medicine.
Development of Integrated Precision Medicine Models in Adults with Cardiovascular Disease
This study is looking to help doctors better understand which heart disease patients might have bad reactions to common medications, like statins and blood thinners, by using existing health data to find patterns that can guide safer and more personalized treatments for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10864524 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the identification of cardiovascular disease patients who are at risk for adverse reactions to medications like statins and antiplatelet therapies. By utilizing existing data from the All of Us Researcher Workbench, the study will analyze clinical and genetic factors that influence treatment outcomes. The goal is to develop precision medicine models that can predict which patients may experience negative side effects, thereby improving their overall treatment and care. This approach seeks to ensure that diverse populations receive equitable and effective medical care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults with cardiovascular disease who are being treated with statins or antiplatelet medications.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have cardiovascular disease or are not receiving treatment with the specified medications may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective medication management for patients with cardiovascular disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using pharmacogenetic testing to improve medication outcomes, indicating that this approach could be beneficial.
Where this research is happening
Gainesville, United States
- University of Florida — Gainesville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcdonough, Caitrin W — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Mcdonough, Caitrin W
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.