Improving care for Veterans with obesity and chronic conditions
Official title: HSR&D Senior Research Career Scientist Award
Funded at Durham VA Medical Center · NIH-11237052 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to improve health and care for Veterans who are dealing with obesity and other ongoing health issues, to find out which programs work best for them and create better care options.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Durham VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2020 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5IK6HX003157-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11237052 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans who are dealing with obesity or have multiple chronic health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have obesity or chronic conditions may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the health and healthcare outcomes for Veterans suffering from obesity and multiple chronic conditions. Led by Dr. Matthew Maciejewski, the project aims to evaluate existing programs and policies through comparative effectiveness research to determine their impact on patient care. By analyzing data and outcomes, the research seeks to identify which Veterans benefit the most from these interventions. The ultimate goal is to develop effective population-based care models tailored to the needs of this vulnerable group.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare strategies that significantly enhance the quality of life for Veterans with obesity and chronic conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in improving care models for similar populations, indicating a promising avenue for this investigation.
Where this research is happening
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Durham VA Medical Center
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Maciejewski, Matthew L — Durham VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Maciejewski, Matthew L
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.