Understanding cardiovascular health in children and young adults.
The Fragile Families Cardiovascular Health Follow Up Study
This study is looking at how things like where you live, your family history, and your environment can affect heart health in kids and young adults, especially those from diverse and low-income backgrounds, by following nearly 5000 children from birth into their early twenties.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Princeton University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Princeton, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10689026 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the factors contributing to cardiovascular disease (CVD) among children and young adults, particularly focusing on how social determinants, genetics, and environmental influences affect health outcomes. By analyzing data from a large cohort of nearly 5000 children, including many from minority and low-income backgrounds, the study aims to identify key risk factors and their interactions over time. Participants will be followed from birth into young adulthood, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of how early life experiences impact cardiovascular health later in life.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children and young adults, particularly those from minority backgrounds or lower socioeconomic status.
Not a fit: Patients who are not part of the targeted age group or do not belong to the specified demographic backgrounds may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention strategies and interventions for cardiovascular disease in at-risk populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding cardiovascular health through similar longitudinal studies, indicating that this approach is both valid and valuable.
Where this research is happening
Princeton, UNITED STATES
- Princeton University — Princeton, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Notterman, Daniel a. — Princeton University
- Study coordinator: Notterman, Daniel a.
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 below.