Investigating the risk factors and trends of atherosclerosis and heart disease in communities.
THE ATHEROSCLEROSIS RISK IN COMMUNITIES (ARIC) STUDY - COORDINATING CENTER - CORE STUDY OPERATIONS- TASK ORDER 01, TASK AREA A
The ARIC Study is looking at what causes heart problems and how they develop over time, and it's for middle-aged adults, especially those who are white or African American, to help find better ways to prevent and treat heart disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11250941 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study focuses on understanding the risk factors and natural history of atherosclerosis and related cardiovascular diseases. It involves community-based surveillance and a prospective cohort study across four diverse U.S. locations. Participants, primarily middle-aged white and African American adults, undergo regular clinical exams to monitor heart health and identify factors contributing to conditions like heart failure and arterial stiffness. This long-term research aims to gather valuable data that can inform future treatments and preventive measures for heart disease.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include middle-aged adults, particularly those who are white or African American, living in the study communities.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 45-64 years or those not residing in the specified communities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention and treatment strategies for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies on atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease have shown significant findings, indicating that this research builds on established knowledge rather than being entirely novel.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Couper, David — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Couper, David
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.