Investigating health outcomes in Asian American communities in Chicago
Official title: Chicago CCFC for the new AsA-NHPI cohort
Funded at University of Chicago · NIH-10903881 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for 2,500 people from different Asian American communities in the Chicago area to help us learn more about health differences that affect them, focusing on groups like South Asians, Koreans, Filipinos, and Southeast Asians, so we can better understand and support their unique health needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $626,809 |
| NIH project number | 5UG3HL170036-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10903881 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include Asian Americans from South Asian, Korean, Filipino, and Southeast Asian backgrounds living in the Chicago area.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the specified Asian American subgroups or those not residing in the Chicago metropolitan area may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enroll 2,500 participants from diverse Asian American communities in the Chicago metropolitan area to better understand health disparities. The study will utilize a population-based sampling framework, specifically targeting South Asian, Korean, Filipino, and Southeast Asian individuals. By collaborating with community partners and leveraging existing networks, the research seeks to gather valuable health data that reflects the unique needs of these populations. Participants will be engaged through a structured approach that emphasizes community involvement and representation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and tailored health interventions for Asian American communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has successfully engaged underrepresented minorities in health studies, indicating a promising approach for this cohort.
Where this research is happening
-
University of Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Aschebrook-Kilfoy, Briseis a — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Aschebrook-Kilfoy, Briseis a
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.