Where you live could impact your heart, study says
NCT ID NCT04014348
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how stress from your neighborhood environment might affect heart health in women. Researchers will track 250 healthy women in Washington, DC, using smartphone surveys and wearable devices to measure stress and exercise. They will also use brain scans to see how stress affects the body. The goal is to understand why some women have higher heart disease risk based on where they live.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help identify neighborhood factors that increase heart disease risk in women, guiding future public health interventions.
What could go wrong
This is an observational pilot study with only 250 participants, so findings may not apply to all women or other cities. It does not test a treatment.
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
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