Understanding stress and PTSD after heart attacks
Official title: Posttraumatic Stress and Stress Reactivity After Myocardial Infarction
Funded at Miriam Hospital · NIH-11031377 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how PTSD symptoms can influence stress and heart health in people who have had a heart attack, helping us understand why some may face more health challenges afterward.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Miriam Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | February 15, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $186,408 |
| NIH project number | 5K23HL168158-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11031377 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults who have recently suffered a myocardial infarction and are experiencing symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced a myocardial infarction or do not exhibit PTSD symptoms may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms affect stress responses in patients who have experienced a heart attack. It aims to identify the biological and behavioral pathways that link PTSD to increased risks of rehospitalization and mortality. By monitoring patients' blood pressure and stress levels over time, the study seeks to uncover how these factors interact and impact cardiovascular health. The research will also provide training for a new clinical scientist to enhance understanding in this area.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for heart attack survivors experiencing PTSD, potentially reducing their risk of rehospitalization and mortality.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing PTSD in cardiac patients can lead to improved health outcomes, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Miriam Hospital
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lee, Sharon Y — Miriam Hospital
- Study coordinator: Lee, Sharon Y
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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.