A program to help reduce exposure to harmful chemicals for women of child-bearing age
Official title: A Personalized Digital Intervention Program to Reduce Exposure to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals among a Child-Bearing Age Cohort
Funded at Million Marker Wellness INC. · NIH-10896367 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a helpful mobile app for women who can have children, which will show them how to reduce their exposure to harmful chemicals in their environment and give them easy tips for living healthier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Million Marker Wellness INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (El Cerrito, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $796,881 |
| NIH project number | 5R44ES034312-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10896367 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women of child-bearing age who are concerned about their exposure to environmental chemicals and are interested in improving their health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not of child-bearing age or those who do not have concerns about chemical exposure may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a personalized digital intervention program aimed at reducing exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) among women of child-bearing age. Participants will use a mobile app that provides information about their personal EDC exposures and actionable steps to minimize them. The program aims to enhance awareness and readiness to change behaviors related to chemical exposure, ultimately promoting healthier lifestyles. By leveraging biomonitoring and precision health strategies, the project seeks to empower individuals with knowledge about their environmental health risks.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for women by reducing their exposure to harmful chemicals linked to chronic diseases and reproductive issues.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in using digital interventions to improve health literacy and reduce exposure to environmental toxins, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
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Million Marker Wellness INC.
El Cerrito, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hua, Jenna — Million Marker Wellness INC.
- Study coordinator: Hua, Jenna
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.