Investigating health issues in the Hispanic community in San Diego.
Official title: HISPANIC COMMUNITY HEALTH STUDY - STUDY OF LATINOS (HCHS-SOL) SAN DIEGO FIELD CENTER - TASK AREA A - CORE STUDY OPERATIONS
Funded at San Diego State University · NIH-11311634 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at the heart and lung health of Hispanic and Latino people in the U.S. to see how common issues like heart disease, stroke, and obesity are among different backgrounds, and it invites participants to help track their health over time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | San Diego State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project start | November 30, 2024 |
| Project end | November 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,508,747 |
| NIH project number | 75N92025D00010-0-759202500001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11311634 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are Hispanic/Latino adults aged 21 and older living in the San Diego area.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Hispanic/Latino or are under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the health of Hispanic/Latino individuals in the United States, particularly regarding cardiometabolic disorders like heart disease, stroke, and obesity. It builds on a large epidemiological study that enrolled over 16,000 participants from various Hispanic backgrounds. The study aims to understand the prevalence of cardiovascular and pulmonary risk factors and how these vary among different heritage groups. Participants will be involved in core study operations and examinations that assess health outcomes and risk factors over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health strategies and interventions tailored for the Hispanic community, potentially reducing the prevalence of cardiometabolic diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies focusing on Hispanic health have shown promising results in understanding and addressing health disparities, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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San Diego State University
San Diego, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gallo, Linda C — San Diego State University
- Study coordinator: Gallo, Linda C
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.