Reducing heart disease and diabetes risk in rural families
Official title: Heart of the Family: A Cardiovascular Disease and Type 2 Diabetes Risk Reduction Intervention in High-Risk Rural Families
Funded at University of Kentucky · NIH-10867508 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for families in rural areas, especially those with Hispanic backgrounds, to try out a new program that helps everyone make healthier lifestyle choices together, aiming to reduce heart disease and diabetes in a fun and lasting way.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project start | September 7, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $474,601 |
| NIH project number | 5R01NR019456-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10867508 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include rural families, particularly those with Hispanic heritage, who are at high risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living in urban areas or those without familial support systems may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the high rates of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes in rural communities, particularly among Hispanic populations. It aims to implement a family-based intervention that encourages lifestyle changes to improve health outcomes. By engaging families in the process, the study seeks to promote sustained healthy behaviors rather than short-term changes. Participants will be involved in a randomized controlled trial comparing this family-centered approach to a standard intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant reductions in cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk among rural families.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that family-based interventions can be effective in promoting health behavior changes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mudd, Gia — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Mudd, Gia
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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.