Investigating cardiovascular disease in Native American populations
Official title: STRONG HEART STUDY (SHS) - FIELD CENTER, TASK ORDER 001, BASE PERIOD, FEBRUARY 15, 2019 TO FEBRUARY 14, 2020
Funded at Medstar Health Research Institute · NIH-11286716 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The Strong Heart Study is a long-term project that looks at heart health in Native Americans by following two groups of people over many years to learn more about heart disease and its causes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medstar Health Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hyattsville, United States) |
| Project start | February 15, 2019 |
| Project end | February 14, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $380,811 |
| NIH project number | 75N92019D00030-P00008-759201900074-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11286716 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are Native American individuals, particularly those with a family history of cardiovascular disease or related risk factors.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not of Native American descent or those without cardiovascular disease risk factors may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Strong Heart Study (SHS) is a long-term observational project that follows two groups of participants, originally recruited in the late 1980s and late 1990s, to understand cardiovascular disease (CVD) among Native Americans. This study aims to explore the causes and progression of CVD by collecting health data and conducting clinical examinations over time. It collaborates with 12 Tribal Nations across Arizona, Oklahoma, and the Dakotas to ensure community engagement and relevance in the findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and prevention strategies for cardiovascular disease in Native American communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies focusing on cardiovascular disease in similar populations have shown promising results, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
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Medstar Health Research Institute
Hyattsville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Umans, Jason G — Medstar Health Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Umans, Jason G
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.