Examining trauma and health in an American Indian community
Official title: Trauma and Cardiometabolic Health in an American Indian Community
Run by Montana State University · NCT06878885 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to see how past trauma affects the health of American Indian volunteers by looking at their blood, body composition, and responses to stress.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Montana State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Browning, Montana) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 10, 2024 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | March 17, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06878885 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are American Indian individuals aged 18-40 who live on or near the Blackfeet Reservation.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with uncontrolled hypertension may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study involves American Indian volunteers who will participate in two laboratory sessions to assess the impact of trauma and resiliency on health. In the first session, participants will provide blood samples and complete health-related questionnaires, while body composition will be evaluated. The second session will measure cardiovascular, neuroendocrine, and inflammatory responses during a psychological stress task. The goal is to understand how past trauma influences current mental and physical health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of how trauma affects cardiometabolic and mental health, potentially leading to better health interventions for affected individuals.
How similar studies have gone: While studies examining trauma and health exist, this specific focus on the American Indian community and its unique experiences may provide novel insights.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18-40 years * Identifying as American Indian * Living on or near Blackfeet reservation Exclusion Criteria: * Uncontrolled hypertension
Where it's running
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Blackfeet Community College
Browning, Montana, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Neha John-Henderson, PhD — Montana State University
- Study coordinator: Neha John-Henderson, PhD
- Email: neha.johnhenderson@montana.edu
- Phone: (406) 994-6052
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.