Lowering heart failure risk for people with diabetes and low income
Understanding and addressing risks of low socioeconomic status and diabetes for heart failure
This project brings problem-solving training, community health workers, and local support to people with diabetes, obesity, and low income who have early heart changes to help improve fitness, control risk factors, and feel better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11134439 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
I would be randomly assigned to get problem-solving training, support from a community health worker, and help connecting with community facilities to change my lifestyle, or to continue with usual care. About 350 people with diabetes, obesity, low socioeconomic status, and early signs of heart dysfunction will join the trial. The team will measure fitness, blood sugar and other risk factors, blood markers of heart injury and fibrosis, and quality of life over time. They will also analyze electronic medical records to understand neighborhood differences in heart failure risk and to find clinical targets for future interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults who have diabetes, obesity, low socioeconomic status, and evidence of early cardiac dysfunction are the most likely candidates for this work.
Not a fit: People without diabetes or low income, or those who already have advanced heart failure, are unlikely to be included or to receive direct benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve fitness, tighten control of risk factors, and reduce future heart failure risk while improving quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous work shows problem-solving training and community health workers can improve diabetes care and lifestyle change, but they have not been widely tested specifically to prevent heart failure.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ndumele, Chiadi E — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Ndumele, Chiadi E
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.