Investigating cardiovascular disease risk factors in African Americans
JACKSON HEART STUDY (JHS) COORDINATING CENTER (CC) - TASK AREA D
The Jackson Heart Study is a friendly project that invites people from the Jackson, Mississippi area to help us learn more about heart health in African Americans, so we can find ways to live healthier and reduce heart disease in the community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Mississippi Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jackson, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10972960 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Jackson Heart Study (JHS) is a long-term project that looks at the genetic and environmental factors contributing to cardiovascular disease in African Americans. It involves community outreach to promote healthy living and reduce disease risks, as well as educational programs aimed at encouraging underrepresented minorities to pursue careers in biomedical fields. Participants are recruited from the Jackson, Mississippi area, and the study aims to gather comprehensive data to better understand and address health disparities. By participating, individuals can contribute to important findings that may lead to improved health outcomes for their community.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American adults aged 35-84 living in the Jackson, Mississippi metropolitan area.
Not a fit: Patients outside the specified age range or those who are not African American may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prevention and treatment strategies for cardiovascular disease in African Americans.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies focusing on cardiovascular health disparities in specific populations have shown promising results, indicating that targeted research can lead to significant health improvements.
Where this research is happening
Jackson, United States
- University of Mississippi Med Ctr — Jackson, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Carson, April — University of Mississippi Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Carson, April
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.