A virtual center to support research in complementary and integrative health.
Official title: A Virtual Center for Collaborative Research in Complementary and Integrative Health Institutions
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-11180554 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating an online support center to help healthcare institutions that focus on alternative health practices by offering training and resources to improve their research skills, making it easier for them to conduct important studies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | April 28, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,297,536 |
| NIH project number | 1U24AT013345-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11180554 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include aspiring clinician-scientists and researchers affiliated with complementary and integrative health institutions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in or do not have access to complementary and integrative health research may not receive any benefit from this initiative.
What this research studies
This research aims to establish a virtual resource center that provides essential support and resources for institutions focused on complementary and integrative health (CIH). It will offer training in research design, grant writing, and access to specialized methodological cores to enhance the capabilities of aspiring clinician-scientists. The University of Pittsburgh will leverage its expertise and resources to facilitate interdisciplinary partnerships and improve the overall productivity of CIH research. By providing individualized support and innovative educational modules, this initiative seeks to empower under-resourced institutions in their clinical research efforts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the research capabilities and career development of clinician-scientists in the field of complementary and integrative health.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown success in enhancing research capabilities and collaboration in under-resourced health fields, indicating a promising approach for this novel center.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schneider, Michael J — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Schneider, Michael J
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.