Creating a database to study how energy balance affects body weight
Official title: A database of indirect calorimetry experiments for the study of energy homeostasis
Funded at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · NIH-11097462 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a helpful database that gathers information about how our bodies use energy, which can help researchers understand how things like diet, exercise, and health conditions affect weight, with the goal of finding better treatments for weight-related health issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | June 13, 2025 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $854,803 |
| NIH project number | 1RC2DK142612-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11097462 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing weight regulation issues due to conditions such as cancer, aging, or metabolic disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not experiencing any weight regulation issues or metabolic disorders may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a comprehensive database that collects and organizes data from indirect calorimetry experiments, which measure how energy is used in the body. By capturing information on food intake, metabolic rates, and physical activity, the database will help researchers analyze how various factors, including diseases like cancer and aging, influence body weight regulation. The repository will allow scientists to share their findings and access a wealth of data, ultimately facilitating the discovery of new treatments for weight-related health issues.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and management of conditions related to body weight regulation, benefiting patients with obesity, cancer cachexia, and other metabolic disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has successfully utilized data repositories to advance understanding in metabolic studies, indicating that this approach has potential for significant impact.
Where this research is happening
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Banks, Alexander — Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Banks, Alexander
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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.