Chronic health effects of dioxin exposure in Veterans with Type 2 diabetes
Official title: Chronic health sequelae of dioxin exposure
Funded at James a. Haley VA Medical Center · NIH-11296520 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant looks at how exposure to dioxin during military service may be linked to Type 2 diabetes and related health problems in Veterans.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | James a. Haley VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tampa, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2026 |
| Project end | September 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| NIH project number | 1I01RD001366-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11296520 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adult Veterans with or at risk for Type 2 diabetes and known or suspected exposure to dioxin-related agents (e.g., Agent Orange, open burn pits).
✕Less likely to help
Patients without exposure history or with non-dioxin-related diabetes may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
If funded, this project would explore how dioxin exposure from things like Agent Orange and burn pits may contribute to Type 2 diabetes and its complications in Veterans. Researchers would study metabolic changes and identify who among Veterans might be most at risk due to exposure history. The study would use blood and tissue samples, medical records, and exposure histories to understand connections between dioxin, aging, obesity, and diabetes outcomes. The goal is to inform better screening, prevention, and care for Veterans affected by these exposures.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Better understanding of exposure-related diabetes risk could lead to earlier detection and personalized care for Veterans.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work has linked dioxin exposure to metabolic changes, but the chronic effects in Veterans with diabetes require further clarification.
Where this research is happening
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James a. Haley VA Medical Center
Tampa, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Patel, Niketa a. — James a. Haley VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Patel, Niketa a.
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.