Understanding the impact of discrimination on health in Latino youth
Official title: Allostatic Load in Latino Youth (ALLY) study: The Role of Discrimination and Environmental Racism
Funded at California State University Northridge · NIH-10866545 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how experiences of racial and environmental discrimination impact the health of Latino youth in Los Angeles, especially concerning conditions like type 2 diabetes, to better understand their stress and help find ways to improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | California State University Northridge NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Northridge, United States) |
| Project start | August 5, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $178,667 |
| NIH project number | 5R16GM146675-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10866545 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Latino youth aged 12 to 20 who may be experiencing the effects of discrimination and environmental stressors.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Latino or who are outside the age range of 12 to 20 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how experiences of racial and environmental discrimination affect the health of Latino youth, particularly in relation to cardiometabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes. By examining the cumulative stressors that these young individuals face, the study aims to develop a comprehensive index of allostatic load, which reflects the physiological consequences of chronic stress. Participants will undergo assessments that include psychosocial evaluations and biological markers to identify those at higher risk for health issues. The research focuses on the unique challenges faced by Latino youth in the Los Angeles area, aiming to provide insights that could lead to targeted health interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for Latino youth by identifying and addressing the specific stressors that contribute to chronic diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that psychosocial stressors significantly impact health outcomes, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights, although the specific focus on Latino youth and discrimination is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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California State University Northridge
Northridge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Toledo-Corral, Claudia Michele — California State University Northridge
- Study coordinator: Toledo-Corral, Claudia Michele
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.