The impact of intimate partner violence on heart health in midlife women
Intimate Partner Violence and Subclinical Cardiovascular Disease in Midlife Women
This study is looking at how experiencing intimate partner violence might impact heart health in women in their middle years, especially by exploring if poor sleep plays a role in this connection, with the hope of finding ways to help improve heart health for those affected.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10896170 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how intimate partner violence (IPV) affects heart health in midlife women, focusing on the connection between IPV and subclinical cardiovascular disease (CVD). The study aims to understand the role of poor sleep as a potential link between IPV and increased CVD risk. By using objective measures of cardiovascular health, the research seeks to provide insights into how trauma influences women's heart health during a critical life stage. The findings could lead to tailored interventions to improve cardiovascular outcomes for affected women.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are midlife women who have experienced intimate partner violence and are at risk for cardiovascular disease.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced intimate partner violence or who are not in the midlife age group may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cardiovascular health interventions for midlife women who have experienced intimate partner violence.
How similar studies have performed: While the relationship between trauma and cardiovascular health has been explored, this specific focus on IPV and its mechanisms in midlife women is relatively novel and under-researched.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jakubowski, Karen P — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Jakubowski, Karen P
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.