A toolkit for analyzing energy balance and body weight changes
CalR: A toolkit and repository for experiments of energy homeostasis using indirect calorimetry
This study is creating a free online tool called CalR to help researchers easily analyze data about body weight and energy use, making it simpler to understand issues like weight loss from cancer or obesity, and to share results across different studies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11014976 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a free online tool called CalR, which aims to streamline the analysis of indirect calorimetry data related to body weight and energy homeostasis. By providing standardized methods for data handling and statistical analysis, CalR will help researchers better understand factors influencing weight changes, such as cancer cachexia and obesity. The tool will allow for easy visualization of experimental results and facilitate comparisons across different studies, ultimately enhancing reproducibility in research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing significant weight changes due to conditions such as cancer cachexia or obesity.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing any weight changes or metabolic disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the accuracy and efficiency of analyzing body weight and energy metabolism data, leading to better understanding and treatment of conditions like obesity and cancer cachexia.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success with similar data analysis tools in enhancing the understanding of metabolic conditions, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Banks, Alexander — Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Banks, Alexander
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.