Reducing heart disease risk for adults facing food insecurity
Official title: Cardiovascular Risk Reduction for Adults with Food Insecurity Using Structured Incentives (CVD-FIT)
Funded at State University of New York at Buffalo · NIH-10875928 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how giving extra money can help adults facing food insecurity make healthier food choices and lower their risk of heart disease, especially in African American communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University of New York at Buffalo NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Amherst, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $665,516 |
| NIH project number | 1R01MD018721-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10875928 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who identify as African American and experience food insecurity.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not face food insecurity or those under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how structured financial incentives can help adults who experience food insecurity reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease. It focuses on providing supplemental income to support better food access and improve health outcomes, particularly among African American communities. The study aims to address the underlying issues of poverty that contribute to food insecurity and cardiovascular risks. Participants will be engaged through behavioral economics strategies to encourage healthier food choices and lifestyle changes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cardiovascular health and quality of life for individuals facing food insecurity.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that income supplementation can significantly improve health outcomes, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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State University of New York at Buffalo
Amherst, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Walker, Rebekah J — State University of New York at Buffalo
- Study coordinator: Walker, Rebekah J
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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.