Award
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute 5R33HL161752-05
Leveraging behavioral economics to implement cascade screening in individuals with familial hypercholesterolemia
Recipient
Northwestern University
Award Amount
$515,597.00
Ceiling
$515,597.00
Awarded
April 27, 2026
Identifier
5R33HL161752-05
This project leverages behavioral economics to implement cascade screening for familial hypercholesterolemia through a randomized controlled trial, aiming for scalable national implementation to improve diagnosis and reduce morbidity.
Description
The project aims to improve cascade screening for familial hypercholesterolemia by applying behavioral economics strategies, involving a randomized controlled trial with three arms, with the goal of scalable implementation to save lives.