The impact of trauma on heart and metabolic health in American Indians.
Official title: Trauma and Cardiometabolic Health in an American Indian Community
Funded at Montana State University - Bozeman · NIH-10888254 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how experiences of trauma can impact heart and metabolic health in the Blackfeet tribe in Montana, aiming to understand how childhood and historical trauma might lead to higher risks of health issues, and it invites community members to participate by sharing their health information and experiences.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Montana State University - Bozeman NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bozeman, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $672,988 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL163237-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10888254 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are American Indian individuals, particularly those from the Blackfeet community, who may have experienced trauma.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as American Indian or those who have not experienced trauma may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how trauma affects cardiovascular and metabolic health specifically within the American Indian community, focusing on the Blackfeet tribe in Montana. It aims to understand the connections between childhood and historical trauma and the increased risk of cardiometabolic diseases in this population. By examining physiological responses to stress and their implications for health, the study seeks to fill a critical gap in knowledge regarding health disparities faced by American Indians. Participants will undergo assessments that include blood samples and behavioral evaluations to explore these relationships.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health interventions and strategies tailored to reduce cardiometabolic disease risk among American Indians.
How similar studies have gone: While trauma's impact on health has been studied in various populations, this specific focus on the American Indian community is novel and has not been extensively researched.
Where this research is happening
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Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: John-Henderson, Neha — Montana State University - Bozeman
- Study coordinator: John-Henderson, Neha
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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.