Investigating racial and ethnic disparities in liver disease outcomes
Multi-level Evaluation of Racial/ethnic Disparities in Liver Disease Outcomes
This study is looking into why people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as those with lower incomes, tend to have more serious liver problems like cirrhosis, and it aims to gather information from a variety of patients to find ways to improve their care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11045079 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding why racial and ethnic minorities, as well as individuals from low socioeconomic backgrounds, experience worse outcomes in liver disease, particularly cirrhosis. By analyzing data from multiple healthcare systems, the study will explore various factors that contribute to these disparities, including clinical, genomic, and community-level influences. Patients will be enrolled from diverse backgrounds, and their experiences will be assessed through surveys and existing clinical data to identify actionable insights for improving liver disease management.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with cirrhosis, particularly those from racial and ethnic minority groups or low socioeconomic backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients with liver disease who do not belong to racial or ethnic minority groups or those with higher socioeconomic status may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that improve liver disease outcomes for underrepresented populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated that addressing social determinants of health can improve outcomes for marginalized populations, suggesting that this approach may yield significant insights.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kanwal, Fasiha — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Kanwal, Fasiha
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.