A program to help reduce exposure to harmful chemicals for women of child-bearing age
A Personalized Digital Intervention Program to Reduce Exposure to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals among a Child-Bearing Age Cohort
This study is creating a helpful mobile app for women who can have children, to help them learn about and reduce their exposure to harmful chemicals that can affect their health and their future kids.
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 ID | NIH-11112191 on NIH RePORTER |
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. The program will utilize a mobile app to provide users with information about their personal EDC exposures and actionable steps to minimize them. By leveraging biomonitoring and educational tools, the initiative seeks to empower women to make informed decisions about their health and the health of their future children. The approach combines expertise from various fields, including environmental epidemiology and toxicology, to ensure comprehensive support for participants.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women of child-bearing age who are concerned about their exposure to environmental chemicals.
Not a fit: Patients who are not of child-bearing age or those who do not have concerns about chemical exposure may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly lower the risk of chronic diseases and improve reproductive health outcomes for women.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using digital interventions to improve health literacy and reduce harmful exposures, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
El Cerrito, United States
- 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 below.