Understanding heart disease risk in young adults
Official title: CORONARY ARTERY RISK DEVELOPMENT IN YOUNG ADULTS (CARDIA) STUDY - COORDINATING CENTER (CC)
Funded at University of Alabama at Birmingham · NIH-11095941 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how heart health risks develop in young adults over time, and it’s for anyone who wants to help researchers learn more about what affects heart disease by sharing their health information and lifestyle choices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2034 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,415,458 |
| NIH project number | 75N92023D00002-P00001-759202300001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11095941 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young adults who are interested in understanding their heart health and risk factors.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not young adults or those with pre-existing severe heart conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the development of coronary artery risk factors in young adults over time. It aims to collect and analyze data on various health indicators, lifestyle choices, and genetic factors that may contribute to heart disease. By following participants throughout their young adult years, the study seeks to identify patterns and predictors of cardiovascular health. Patients may be asked to provide health information and participate in assessments to help researchers understand these risks better.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing heart disease in young adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding cardiovascular risk factors in different populations, indicating that this approach has potential for valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, United States Active
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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.