The impact of sitting on heart health in young women
Official title: Sedentary Behavior and Cardiovascular Health in Young Women
Funded at West Virginia University · NIH-11080929 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how sitting too much can impact heart health in young women, especially those who have had tough pregnancies, and it aims to find ways to help reduce any risks related to this.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | West Virginia University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Morgantown, United States) |
| Project start | May 20, 2022 |
| Project end | April 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $542,551 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL158652-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11080929 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young women, particularly those who have experienced adverse pregnancy outcomes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not young women or those who do not have a history of adverse pregnancy outcomes may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how sedentary behavior, defined as low-intensity activities like sitting or lying down, affects cardiovascular health in young women. It focuses on understanding the relationship between sedentary behavior and cardiovascular disease risk, particularly in women who have experienced adverse pregnancy outcomes. By using advanced monitoring techniques, the study aims to identify specific patterns of sedentary behavior and develop targeted interventions to reduce this risk. Participants will be part of a larger cohort study that tracks health outcomes over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective strategies for reducing cardiovascular disease risk in young women.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically targeting young women, studies on sedentary behavior and cardiovascular health in broader populations have shown promising results.
Where this research is happening
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West Virginia University
Morgantown, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Barone Gibbs, Bethany — West Virginia University
- Study coordinator: Barone Gibbs, Bethany
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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.