Understanding how childhood stress affects heart health later in life
Examining How Psychosocial Stress Gets "Under the Skin" and Leads to Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Diverse Children: A Mixed-Methods Study
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER · NIH-11057732
This study looks at how stress from childhood can lead to weight gain and heart problems later in life, and it aims to find ways to help kids stay healthy by understanding the different types of stress they face.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11057732 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how psychosocial stress experienced during childhood can lead to obesity and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adulthood. By examining various stressors at different levels—individual, familial, and societal—the study aims to uncover the biological mechanisms that link these stressors to health outcomes. It employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data with qualitative insights to identify modifiable factors that could help mitigate these risks. The goal is to provide a deeper understanding of how stress impacts children's health and to find ways to interrupt these harmful pathways.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children and adolescents who are experiencing psychosocial stress, particularly those from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing psychosocial stress or who are already diagnosed with severe cardiovascular conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to strategies that help reduce the risk of obesity and cardiovascular disease in children, ultimately improving their long-term health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing psychosocial stress in childhood can lead to improved health outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER — Aurora, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BERGE, JERICA M — UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER
- Study coordinator: BERGE, JERICA M
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.