Investigating cardiovascular disease in Native American populations
Official title: STRONG HEART STUDY (SHS)- FIELD CENTER, TASK ORDER 001
Funded at Missouri Breaks Research, INC. · NIH-11286712 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The Strong Heart Study is looking at the heart health of Native Americans by following two groups over time to learn more about what causes heart disease, so we can find better ways to prevent and treat it in these communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Missouri Breaks Research, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eagle Butte, United States) |
| Project start | February 15, 2019 |
| Project end | February 14, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $768,770 |
| NIH project number | 75N92019D00029-P00014-759201900074-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11286712 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are Native American individuals who are part of the cohorts being studied or those living in the partnered Tribal Nations.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Native American or are not part of the studied cohorts may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The Strong Heart Study (SHS) is a long-term observational project that follows two groups of Native Americans to understand the causes and progression of cardiovascular disease. By partnering with 12 Tribal Nations across Arizona, Oklahoma, and the Dakotas, the study collects data through clinical exams and community engagement. Participants are monitored over time to identify risk factors and health outcomes related to cardiovascular disorders. This research aims to provide insights that can lead to better prevention and treatment strategies for heart disease in these communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention and treatment strategies for cardiovascular disease specifically tailored for Native American populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding cardiovascular disease through similar longitudinal studies in diverse populations.
Where this research is happening
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Missouri Breaks Research, INC.
Eagle Butte, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jolly, Stacey — Missouri Breaks Research, INC.
- Study coordinator: Jolly, Stacey
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.