Investigating health issues in the Hispanic community
Official title: HISPANIC COMMUNITY HEALTH STUDY - STUDY OF LATINOS (HCHS-SOL) COORDINATING CENTER - TASK AREA A - CORE STUDY OPERATIONS
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-11311610 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at why heart disease and obesity are so common in Hispanic and Latino communities in the U.S., and it’s inviting people from these backgrounds to help by sharing their health information so we can find ways to improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | November 30, 2024 |
| Project end | November 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $216,362 |
| NIH project number | 75N92025D00001-0-759202500001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11311610 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Hispanic or Latino adults aged 21 and older who are living in the study locations.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Hispanic or Latino or are under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the high rates of cardiometabolic disorders, such as heart disease and obesity, among Hispanic and Latino populations in the United States. It builds on a large study that has already enrolled over 16,000 participants from diverse Hispanic backgrounds across major cities. The research aims to explore the prevalence of these health issues and the factors that contribute to them, with the goal of improving health outcomes for this community. Participants will be involved in follow-up examinations and assessments to gather valuable health data.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prevention and treatment strategies for cardiometabolic disorders in Hispanic populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies focusing on Hispanic health issues have shown promising results, indicating that this approach is both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cai, Jianwen — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Cai, Jianwen
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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.