Understanding how stress affects heart and metabolic health in older Chinese Americans
Official title: Psychosocial and cultural determinants of cardiometabolic health among older Chinese Americans
Funded at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences · NIH-11192964 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | September 25, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $719,261 |
| NIH project number | 1R56HL173010-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11192964 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older Chinese Americans, particularly those who are foreign-born and may experience higher levels of psychosocial stress.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not of Chinese descent or those who do not fall within the older age bracket may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jiang, Yanping — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Jiang, Yanping
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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.