Understanding why Black and White patients experience different rates of heart disease and stroke.
REasons for Geographic And Racial Differences in Stroke-Myocardial Infarction-4 (REGARDS-MI-4)
This study is looking at why Black and White people in the U.S. experience different rates of heart disease and heart failure, focusing on how social factors and racism play a role, and it aims to understand how people bounce back from heart health issues to help improve care for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10904966 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the persistent disparities in coronary heart disease (CHD) and heart failure (HF) between Black and White populations in the U.S. It focuses on how social determinants of health, including structural racism, impact these disparities over a person's lifetime. By examining resilience and recovery after acute health events, the study aims to uncover the underlying mechanisms contributing to these health differences. The research will utilize a national sample to provide rigorously adjudicated data on CHD and HF events, which can be used by other investigators as well.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include Black and White adults who are at risk for or have experienced coronary heart disease or heart failure.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Black or White or those without a history of cardiovascular issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions that reduce heart disease and stroke disparities among different racial groups.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing social determinants of health can lead to meaningful improvements in health outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Safford, Monika M — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Safford, Monika M
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.