The impact of daily stress on the heart and metabolism of older Chinese Americans
Official title: Daily psychosocial stress and cardiometabolic health of older Chinese Americans
Funded at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences · NIH-10865115 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how everyday stress, like feeling lonely or facing discrimination, affects the heart and overall health of older Chinese Americans who were born outside the U.S., and it invites them to share their daily experiences to help find ways to improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | June 12, 2023 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $198,882 |
| NIH project number | 5R21MD018497-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10865115 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older Chinese Americans, particularly those who are foreign-born and may experience unique psychosocial stressors.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not of Chinese descent or who do not fall within the older age demographic may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how daily psychosocial stressors affect the cardiometabolic health of older Chinese Americans, particularly those who are foreign-born. By using a mixed-methods approach and ecological momentary assessment, the study aims to identify specific stressors such as social isolation and racism that contribute to health declines. Participants will be asked to share their daily experiences and health metrics, allowing researchers to understand the relationship between stress and physical health outcomes. The goal is to provide insights that could lead to targeted interventions for this underserved population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health interventions tailored for older Chinese Americans, enhancing their cardiometabolic health and overall well-being.
How similar studies have gone: While there has been research on psychosocial stress in other populations, this study focuses specifically on older Chinese Americans, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jiang, Yanping — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Jiang, Yanping
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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.