Understanding heart and lung health changes over a lifetime
Patterns of Cardiopulmonary health across the life course
['FUNDING_R01'] · NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY · NIH-11126627
This project aims to discover how heart and lung problems develop from young adulthood to midlife, especially looking at early, subtle changes.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHICAGO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11126627 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Many people experience chronic lung disease and heart failure, often at the same time, which can lead to serious health issues. We know that lung problems can affect heart health, even when lung symptoms aren't obvious. This work focuses on understanding how these changes begin and progress in younger adults, before serious symptoms appear. By identifying these early patterns and differences across various groups, we hope to find new ways to prevent irreversible damage to the heart and lungs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is relevant for adults aged 21 and older who are interested in understanding the long-term development of heart and lung conditions.
Not a fit: Patients with advanced, established heart failure or chronic lung disease may not directly benefit from this particular early detection research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to earlier detection and prevention strategies for chronic lung disease and heart failure, potentially improving long-term health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous work has shown a connection between chronic lung disease and heart failure, but this project aims to uncover the specific timing and mechanisms of these changes from young adulthood to midlife, which is a novel focus.
Where this research is happening
CHICAGO, UNITED STATES
- NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY — CHICAGO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KHAN, SADIYA SANA — NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: KHAN, SADIYA SANA
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.
Conditions: Airway infections