Making healthier sodium and potassium choices in U.S. communities
Official title: Leveraging Existing and Accessible Data to Reduce Sodium Intake and Prevent Cardiovascular Diseases in U.S. Counties through Community-Engaged Policy Implementation (LEAD-US)
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-11447407 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A large-scale effort uses real-world data to test local policies that encourage healthier sodium and potassium intake to reduce heart disease risk.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $806,288 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HL183374-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11447407 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are adults in participating communities who are affected by high blood pressure or at risk for cardiovascular disease.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not connected to the participating communities or not impacted by dietary policies may see limited or no direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project looks at how existing data can be used to support local policies that influence what people eat, with a focus on reducing the sodium-to-potassium balance to improve heart health. It partners with communities to measure how well policies reach people, how effective they are, and how easily they can be adopted and maintained. By analyzing food availability, choices, and health outcomes, it aims to show which strategies help people lower their blood pressure and prevent cardiovascular problems. The study will use pragmatic, real-world data to inform scalable policy changes that communities can implement.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, communities could adopt policies that help people eat less sodium and more potassium, potentially reducing heart disease risk.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promise with dietary policy approaches, but this project tests real-world, scalable strategies in diverse U.S. counties.
Where this research is happening
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Su, Yanfang — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Su, Yanfang
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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.
- 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.