Understanding how discrimination in healthcare affects heart and brain health in older Black adults
Official title: Assessing the Impact of Discrimination in Healthcare on the Cardiovascular and Cognitive Health of Aging Black Adults
Funded at Duke University · NIH-10954539 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how unfair treatment in healthcare affects the heart and brain health of Black adults aged 50 and older, aiming to understand the connection between these experiences and serious health issues like strokes and heart attacks, so we can help improve care for this community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $50,474 |
| NIH project number | 1F99AG088695-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10954539 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black adults aged 50 and older who have experienced discrimination in healthcare settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 50 or who do not identify as Black may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the negative effects of discrimination experienced in healthcare settings on the cardiovascular and cognitive health of Black adults aged 50 and older. By analyzing data from the Health and Retirement Study, the project aims to uncover the links between healthcare discrimination and serious health outcomes like stroke and heart attacks. The study will employ rigorous epidemiological methods to assess how these experiences impact health over time, with a focus on improving patient-physician interactions for this historically marginalized group.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare practices that enhance the cardiovascular and cognitive health of aging Black adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that discrimination in healthcare negatively impacts health outcomes, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Duke University
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Green, Michael D. — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Green, Michael D.
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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.