Understanding cardiovascular disease risk factors in Haiti
Official title: A longitudinal cohort study to evaluate cardiovascular risk factors and disease in Haiti - 2
Funded at Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · NIH-10914044 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how common heart disease is in Haiti and what social and environmental factors might affect it, so we can better understand who is at risk and help prevent it in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2018 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,293,055 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL143788-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-10914044 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in Haiti, particularly those at risk for cardiovascular diseases, including young adults and those with a family history of heart conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living outside of Haiti or those without risk factors for cardiovascular disease may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the prevalence and risk factors of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Haiti, focusing on how social and environmental factors contribute to health outcomes. By following a cohort of Haitians over time, the study aims to gather critical data on CVD incidence and its association with poverty-related determinants. The research involves collecting health data from participants, analyzing their cardiovascular health, and identifying high-risk groups to inform future prevention strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved CVD prevention strategies tailored for populations in low- and middle-income countries.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in similar contexts has shown that understanding local epidemiology can significantly improve health outcomes, indicating that this approach has the potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcnairy, Margaret Leighton — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Mcnairy, Margaret Leighton
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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.