Understanding how stress and resilience affect social integration in recently housed Black and White Veterans
Official title: Chronic Stress, Inflammation, and Resilience: Predictors of Social Integration in Recently Housed Black and White Veterans
Funded at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System · NIH-11191373 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how stress and health affect the way recently housed Black and White Veterans connect with others, aiming to find ways to help them feel more supported and included in their communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5IK2RX003989-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11191373 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are recently housed Black and White Veterans who have experienced homelessness.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Veterans or those who have not experienced homelessness may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the factors that influence social integration among recently housed Black and White Veterans, focusing on the roles of chronic stress, inflammation, and resilience. It aims to identify racial differences in these factors to develop effective interventions for improving social support and integration. By employing a multimodal approach, the study will analyze how stress and inflammation impact social behaviors and the potential protective factors that may aid Black Veterans in overcoming challenges related to social isolation. The findings could lead to tailored strategies that enhance the well-being of Veterans transitioning into permanent housing.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide insights that lead to improved social support systems for Veterans, ultimately enhancing their quality of life and integration into the community.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that understanding the protective factors in social integration for Black Veterans has shown promise, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Novacek, Derek Matthew — VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Novacek, Derek Matthew
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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.