Award
NIH Reporter #5K01HL175286-02
Virtual Reality Intervention for Stress, Resilience, and Blood Pressure Management in Black Women
Recipient
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Award Amount
$165,807.00
Ceiling
$165,807.00
Awarded
August 22, 2025
Identifier
5K01HL175286-02
A culturally tailored VR-exposure stress management program is being pilot tested to address intersectional stress and improve cardiovascular health in Black women, aiming to reduce stress, improve sleep, and lower blood pressure.
Description
This project aims to develop and pilot a virtual reality-based stress management intervention tailored for Black women to address health disparities related to cardiovascular health and sleep. The study includes focus groups, interviews, and a randomized controlled trial involving hypertensive Black women. The goal is to reduce stress, improve sleep, and lower blood pressure, ultimately contributing to reducing health disparities in this high-risk population.