A mobile health solution for tracking diets in patients with rare metabolic disorders
Official title: MyRareDiet: A Diet Tracking, Monitoring and Optimization mHealth Solution for Patients with Inborn Errors of Metabolism
Funded at Brightoutcome INC. · NIH-10703418 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new mobile app called MyRareDiet® that helps people with inborn errors of metabolism keep track of their food and the important amino acids they need, making it easier for them to stick to their special diets and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brightoutcome INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Buffalo Grove, United States) |
| Project start | September 12, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $795,650 |
| NIH project number | 5R44HD107766-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10703418 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with inborn errors of metabolism who require strict dietary management.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without any metabolic disorders or those who do not require dietary modifications may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing MyRareDiet®, a mobile health application designed specifically for patients with inborn errors of metabolism (IEM). The app aims to improve dietary management by accurately tracking food intake and measuring specific amino acid content, which is crucial for these patients. By addressing the limitations of traditional diet diaries and general diet apps, MyRareDiet® seeks to enhance adherence to dietary therapies, ultimately leading to better health outcomes. The project involves validating the app's effectiveness in real-world settings to ensure it meets the unique needs of the IEM community.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve dietary adherence and health outcomes for patients with inborn errors of metabolism.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been various dietary management approaches for metabolic disorders, the specific development of a tailored mobile health app for the IEM community is a novel initiative.
Where this research is happening
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Brightoutcome INC.
Buffalo Grove, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yang, Dershung — Brightoutcome INC.
- Study coordinator: Yang, Dershung
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.