Investigating heart health through the Strong Heart Study.
Official title: STRONG HEART STUDY (SHS)-MEDSTAR HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE- FIELD CENTER (FC), TASK AREA B.3, YEAR 3
Funded at Medstar Health Research Institute · NIH-11215037 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The Strong Heart Study is looking for people to help us learn more about heart health and how to take better care of it, so if you're interested in sharing your health information and getting involved, you can be part of a team working to improve heart care for everyone!
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medstar Health Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hyattsville, United States) |
| Project start | February 15, 2024 |
| Project end | August 14, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $168,202 |
| NIH project number | 75N92019D00030-0-759202400001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11215037 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals interested in heart health and those with a family history of cardiovascular diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with no interest in heart health or those who are not willing to participate in assessments may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Strong Heart Study aims to gather data on heart health and related conditions to improve understanding and treatment options. Patients may participate by providing health information and undergoing assessments that contribute to a larger database. This research focuses on identifying factors that influence heart health and developing strategies for better management of cardiovascular conditions. Participants will be part of a collaborative effort to enhance knowledge in this critical area of health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention and treatment strategies for heart-related conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies on heart health have shown significant success in identifying risk factors and improving patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Medstar Health Research Institute
Hyattsville, United States Active
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.