Investigating heart and brain health impacts on walking ability in older African Americans
Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Risk Factors for Mobility Limitation in the Jackson Heart Study
This study is looking at how heart and brain health impact the ability to walk freely in older African Americans, and it will include health check-ups and tests to better understand these connections.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10576340 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health affect mobility limitations in older African Americans. It aims to identify the relationships between heart and brain health and the ability to walk independently. The study will involve adding mobility assessments to the Jackson Heart Study, which has been tracking the health of African Americans over several years. Participants will undergo various health evaluations, including cognitive tests and brain imaging, to gather comprehensive data on their mobility and overall health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older African Americans, particularly those experiencing mobility limitations or at risk for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Not a fit: Patients who are not African American or those who do not have mobility limitations may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing mobility limitations in older African Americans, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding mobility limitations through cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health assessments, but this specific focus on African Americans is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Odden, Michelle Christina — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Odden, Michelle Christina
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.