Understanding how stress affects heart and metabolic health in older Chinese Americans
Psychosocial and cultural determinants of cardiometabolic health among older Chinese Americans
This study is looking at how everyday stress affects the heart and overall health of older Chinese Americans, especially those who were born in another country, to help find better ways to support their well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11192964 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of psychosocial stress on cardiometabolic health among older Chinese Americans, particularly those who are foreign-born. It aims to identify how daily stressors, emotions, and biological responses like cortisol levels influence health outcomes. By studying 300 participants, the research will utilize innovative methods such as ecological momentary assessment and biospecimen sampling to gather real-time data. The goal is to uncover the mechanisms linking stress to health issues, which could inform future health interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older Chinese Americans, particularly those who are foreign-born and may experience higher levels of psychosocial stress.
Not a fit: Patients who are not of Chinese descent or those who do not fall within the older age bracket may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that improve cardiometabolic health in older Chinese Americans by addressing the psychosocial factors affecting them.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that psychosocial stress significantly impacts health outcomes in various populations, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences — Newark, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jiang, Yanping — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Jiang, Yanping
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.