ROAR: helping rural, obese, at‑risk women understand high blood pressure
Official title: Improving awareness of women with hypertension: ROAR (Rural, Obese, At Risk)
Funded at Augusta University · NIH-11180412 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will build community education and outreach to help rural, obese, and Black women recognize and manage high blood pressure.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Augusta University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Augusta, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,493,938 |
| NIH project number | 5U54HL169191-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11180412 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are adult women (21+) who are rural, obese, Black, or otherwise at risk for hypertension and who live in or near the Southeast U.S. where the programs will run.
✕Less likely to help
Men, people not at risk for hypertension, or individuals outside the program's outreach region may not receive direct benefit from this project.
What this research studies
You would see clear education and outreach in your community about how high blood pressure affects women and what to do about it. The team will work with schools, clinics, and local organizations in Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina to share materials and run programs across the life span. Researchers will also study biological differences in how blood pressure is controlled in females versus males to inform better care. The plan combines community engagement, partnerships, and scientific work to raise awareness and improve blood pressure control in women.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could increase awareness, improve blood pressure control among women, and reduce long‑term heart disease risk.
How similar studies have gone: Other community education and engagement programs have sometimes increased awareness and modestly improved blood pressure control, though results vary by location and program design.
Where this research is happening
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Augusta University
Augusta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sullivan, Jennifer C — Augusta University
- Study coordinator: Sullivan, Jennifer C
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Increasing awareness of hypertension risks in women
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Increasing awareness of hypertension risks in women, especially in rural and Black populations.
This study is all about helping women, especially in rural areas and among Black communities, learn more about high blood pressure and its risks, so they can take better care of their health and manage their blood pressure more effectively.
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Raising awareness of hypertension risks in women, especially in rural and Black communities
This study is all about helping women, especially in rural areas and Black communities, learn more about high blood pressure and its risks, so they can better manage their health and understand how being a woman affects their heart health.
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.