ROAR: Raising Awareness of Hypertension in Rural, Obese, At-Risk Women
Official title: Improving awareness of women with hypertension: ROAR (Rural, Obese, At Risk)
Funded at Augusta University · NIH-11408745 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-friendly program aims to raise awareness about high blood pressure and heart disease in adult women, especially in rural communities and among Black populations.
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 | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,460,600 |
| NIH project number | 5U54HL169191-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11408745 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 years and older, with a focus on women and Black populations in the Southeast, especially those at risk for hypertension.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without engagement in the Southeast communities or with no interest in educational programs may see little direct benefit.
What this research studies
This program will create and share easy-to-understand education about blood pressure, heart disease risk, and how SABV (sex as a biological variable) affects hypertension. It will build partnerships with local communities and schools in the Southeast to spread educational content from school age through medical training. The effort will also explore how biology and gender interact with blood pressure to better tailor prevention messages. The project emphasizes community engagement and practical steps families can take to improve BP control.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience greater awareness, earlier detection, and better blood pressure control through targeted education and community resources.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work shows education and community engagement can improve awareness and BP management, but SABV-focused educational platforms in this region are emerging.
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, 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.