Improving insulin sensitivity in people living with HIV through nutrition in Oklahoma
Nutrition to Optimize, Understand, and Restore Insulin Sensitivity in HIV for Oklahoma (NOURISH OK)
The NOURISH OK project is looking at how what you eat can impact insulin sensitivity for people living with HIV, especially those from low-income backgrounds, and it aims to find ways to improve health by understanding the connection between food access and health challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oklahoma City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10906104 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The NOURISH OK project investigates how nutrition affects insulin sensitivity in individuals living with HIV, particularly focusing on those from low-income backgrounds. By engaging with communities, the research aims to understand the links between food insecurity and insulin resistance, using surveys and observational studies to gather data. The study will explore dietary habits and other biological factors that may contribute to health disparities among HIV-positive individuals. Participants will be involved in identifying effective interventions to improve their health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income individuals living with HIV in Oklahoma, particularly those experiencing food insecurity.
Not a fit: Patients who are not living with HIV or those who do not face food insecurity may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved dietary recommendations and interventions that enhance insulin sensitivity and overall health for people living with HIV.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in addressing health disparities through community-based interventions, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
Oklahoma City, United States
- University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr — Oklahoma City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wetherill, Marianna — University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr
- Study coordinator: Wetherill, Marianna
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.