Boston program funding early-stage therapies to improve muscle strength and mobility in older adults
Pilot and Exploratory Core
This program supports early-stage efforts to create and try new treatments that help older people keep or regain muscle strength and mobility.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11137100 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
From a patient perspective, this program gives small grants and support to researchers so they can develop and pilot new ways to improve physical function in older adults. It provides mentorship, lab and clinical resources, and seed funding to generate proof-of-concept data in animals or human volunteers. Some projects will test safety, feasibility, dosing, or timing in small human pilot studies, while others produce preclinical data needed to move toward clinical trials. The goal is to speed promising ideas toward treatments that help maintain independence and muscle health as people age.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Older adults with declining mobility, muscle weakness, or who are interested in participating in early pilot trials are the most likely candidates to benefit or be recruited.
Not a fit: People without mobility or muscle problems or those who do not live near participating sites may not directly benefit from or be eligible for these pilot projects.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could speed the development of treatments that preserve or restore muscle strength and independence in older adults.
How similar studies have performed: Past pilot programs in aging and muscle function have occasionally led to larger trials and promising therapies, but many early-stage projects remain experimental.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kiel, Douglas P. — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Kiel, Douglas P.
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.