Using local knowledge to improve health research in Guam
Official title: Establishing the Guma' Tinemtom to support population health research through island wisdom in Guam
Funded at University of Guam · NIH-10807978 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve health for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders by collecting important information about conditions like gout and high uric acid levels, so that we can better understand and help these communities stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Guam NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Mangilao, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $576,517 |
| NIH project number | 5U24MD016233-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10807978 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include adults and adolescents living in Guam, particularly those affected by gout or hyperuricemia.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in Guam or are under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to address health disparities among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders by establishing a Micronesian Data Laboratory at the University of Guam. It will conduct a comprehensive health survey to gather updated data on conditions like gout and hyperuricemia, which are prevalent in these communities. By engaging local partners and utilizing a representative sample of households, the project seeks to better understand and address non-communicable diseases affecting the population. The approach emphasizes community involvement and aims to create a sustainable data resource for future health initiatives.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders by providing targeted data to inform public health strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Similar approaches have shown success in addressing health disparities in other populations, making this research both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
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University of Guam
Mangilao, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Paulino, Yvette C — University of Guam
- Study coordinator: Paulino, Yvette C
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
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Guam health interview survey to map gout and other chronic diseases
A national-like health survey focused on Guam will collect information from adults and adolescents to understand how common gout and related conditions are there.
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Pacific Island Partnership for Cancer Health for Everyone (PIPCHE)
A long-running partnership is working to reduce cancer in Pacific Islander communities by building local research and care capacity and improving access to prevention and treatment.
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.