Connecting complementary medicine evidence with biological knowledge for better health.
COMBINI: connecting COmplementary Medicine evidence and BIological kNowledge to support Integrative Health
This study is looking to gather and organize information about complementary medicine to help doctors and researchers find reliable details on how safe and effective these treatments are, so they can better combine them with regular medical care for your health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Champaign, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10941569 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance our understanding of complementary medicine (CM) by using advanced informatics techniques, such as natural language processing and knowledge graphs. It seeks to aggregate and standardize evidence from various sources, including literature on human health, metabolism, and the microbiome. By doing so, the project will create comprehensive resources that can help clinicians and researchers access reliable information about the effectiveness and safety of CM approaches. Ultimately, this work aims to support the integration of CM with conventional medicine for improved patient care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals over 21 years old who are interested in or currently using complementary medicine approaches.
Not a fit: Patients who exclusively rely on conventional medicine without interest in complementary approaches may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with better access to reliable information about complementary medicine, leading to more informed health decisions.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using informatics approaches to synthesize medical knowledge, indicating that this methodology has potential for impactful outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Champaign, United States
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign — Champaign, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kilicoglu, Halil — University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Study coordinator: Kilicoglu, Halil
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.