Understanding cardiometabolic health risks in Latino/a/x youth
Official title: Postdoctoral Training Supplement
Funded at California State University Northridge · NIH-11010143 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how stress from things like racial discrimination affects the heart and overall health of Latino/a/x youth in California, with the goal of finding ways to spot those at risk for diseases like type 2 diabetes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | California State University Northridge NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Northridge, United States) |
| Project start | August 5, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $142,031 |
| NIH project number | 3R16GM146675-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11010143 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Latino/a/x youth aged 12-20 who may be experiencing psychosocial stressors related to discrimination.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the Latino/a/x demographic or those not experiencing significant psychosocial stressors may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of psychosocial stressors, particularly racial discrimination, on the cardiometabolic health of Latino/a/x youth in California. It aims to identify how these stressors contribute to allostatic load, which is the cumulative physiological burden of chronic stress. By examining various environmental and social factors, the study seeks to develop an allostatic load index that can help identify individuals at high risk for chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes. The research will involve in-depth phenotyping and the assessment of biological markers to better understand these health risks.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing chronic diseases in Latino/a/x youth by addressing the unique stressors they face.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding the relationship between psychosocial stress and health outcomes in diverse populations, indicating that this approach is both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
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California State University Northridge
Northridge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Toledo-Corral, Claudia Michele — California State University Northridge
- Study coordinator: Toledo-Corral, Claudia Michele
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.