Understanding racial and ethnic differences in heart failure
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Heart Failure: A Cross Cohort Collaboration
This study looks at how heart failure impacts people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds to understand why some groups may be affected more than others, and it aims to find ways to improve heart health for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kent County Memorial Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Warwick, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10840817 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how heart failure affects different racial and ethnic groups, aiming to identify disparities in its development and outcomes. By analyzing data from 10 large cohort studies, the project will explore factors such as age, sex, and co-existing health conditions that contribute to these disparities. The study will utilize advanced statistical techniques to assess how lifestyle and clinical interventions can help reduce these differences in heart failure outcomes. Patients may benefit from a better understanding of how their background influences their heart health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds who are at risk for or currently experiencing heart failure.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to the studied racial or ethnic groups or those without heart failure risk factors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted prevention strategies that improve heart failure outcomes for underrepresented racial and ethnic groups.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in identifying health disparities in other chronic conditions, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights for heart failure as well.
Where this research is happening
Warwick, United States
- Kent County Memorial Hospital — Warwick, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Eaton, Charles B — Kent County Memorial Hospital
- Study coordinator: Eaton, Charles B
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.