Trauma, stress, and heart health in an American Indian community
Official title: Trauma and Cardiometabolic Health in an American Indian Community
Funded at Montana State University - Bozeman · NIH-11392272 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This NIH grant aims to understand how trauma affects heart and mental health among American Indian adults in Montana.
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 | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $630,639 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL163237-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11392272 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults aged 21 and older within the Blackfeet community in Montana who have experienced trauma or are affected by related health concerns.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without interest in participating in health assessments or who do not reside in the Blackfeet community may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project focuses on adults in the Blackfeet community to see how experiences of childhood and historical trauma relate to cardiometabolic risk and mental health. Researchers will examine physiological responses to stress and how these responses connect to health markers over time. The study will involve collecting information from community members and analyzing health data to identify potential pathways linking trauma to heart disease and mental well-being. The goal is to illuminate factors that contribute to health disparities and point toward culturally appropriate interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could guide trauma-informed strategies to reduce heart disease risk and improve mental health in AI communities.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work has linked trauma to health outcomes; this study is novel in specifically focusing on an exclusively AI community to explore unique mechanisms.
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.