Investigating the link between low energy availability and hypertension in Black Division I athletes
Official title: Low Energy Availability (LEA), Nutritional Deficiencies and Hypertension in Black Division I Athletes
Funded at North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ · NIH-10937794 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how not getting enough calories affects the health of Black college athletes, especially in relation to high blood pressure, and aims to find ways to help them stay healthy and energized.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Greensboro, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $171,565 |
| NIH project number | 1R16HL179144-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10937794 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black Division I collegiate athletes who may be experiencing low energy availability and related health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Division I athletes or do not identify as Black may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how low energy availability (LEA), which occurs when calorie intake is insufficient for energy expenditure, affects the health of Black Division I collegiate athletes. The study aims to explore the relationship between LEA and the risk of developing hypertension, particularly in athletes who may face social and economic challenges. By examining nutritional deficiencies and cardiovascular health, the research seeks to identify at-risk athletes and develop strategies to improve their energy balance and overall health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that improve cardiovascular health and reduce hypertension risk among Black Division I athletes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated a concerning link between low energy availability and cardiovascular risks in athletic populations, suggesting that this study builds on established findings.
Where this research is happening
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North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ
Greensboro, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Purdom, Troy — North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ
- Study coordinator: Purdom, Troy
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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