Reducing heart disease risk in rural African American communities
Heart Matters: Collaborate and Leverage Evidence in an African American Rural Network to Implement Risk Reduction Strategies for CVD (Heart Matters: Co-Learn to Reduce CVD)
This study is testing a helpful program called Heart Matters to see how well it can lower heart disease risk for African American communities in rural Eastern North Carolina, and it aims to make it easier for local groups to use this program to improve everyone's health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| 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-10884343 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on implementing a proven program to reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk among rural African American populations in Eastern North Carolina. The project aims to address barriers to effective implementation of the Heart Matters program, which has shown promise in improving health outcomes like blood pressure and physical activity. By collaborating with local organizations, the research team will work to scale the program across multiple counties, ensuring that evidence-based practices are effectively translated into community health improvements.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American individuals living in rural areas of Eastern North Carolina who are at risk for cardiovascular disease.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in rural areas or who are not part of the African American community may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in rural African American communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has demonstrated success in implementing similar evidence-based programs in community settings, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this initiative.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dave, Gaurav J — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Dave, Gaurav J
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.