Improving a system for automated dietary assessments.
NCI SUPPORT FOR THE EXISTING AUTOMATED SELF-ADMINISTERED 24-HOUR DIETARY ASSESSMENT SYSTEM
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · WESTAT, INC. · NIH-11304126
This study is all about making it easier for you to track what you eat over a day, so you can help improve how doctors understand your diet and nutrition.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WESTAT, INC. (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ROCKVILLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11304126 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing an automated system that allows individuals to self-administer a 24-hour dietary assessment. Patients will be able to report their food intake easily and accurately, which can help in understanding dietary habits and nutritional intake. The project involves updating and refining the existing system to ensure it is user-friendly and effective for collecting dietary data. By participating, patients can contribute to the development of a tool that may improve dietary assessment methods in clinical settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who are interested in tracking their dietary intake and improving their nutritional health.
Not a fit: Patients who are not interested in dietary tracking or those with severe cognitive impairments that prevent them from using the automated system may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate dietary assessments, helping patients and healthcare providers make better-informed nutritional decisions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using automated dietary assessment tools, indicating that this approach has potential for further development.
Where this research is happening
ROCKVILLE, UNITED STATES
- WESTAT, INC. — ROCKVILLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MILLER, AMY — WESTAT, INC.
- Study coordinator: MILLER, AMY
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.