Improving prevention and management of chronic diseases in low-income communities
Official title: NICHD SERVICES: FIC LOGISTICS SUPPORT
NIH-11198969 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to help people in low-income and Indigenous communities prevent and manage long-term health issues, and it brings together experts from around the world to share ideas and solutions that work best for different places.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Project start | September 22, 2023 |
| Project end | September 21, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $24,687 |
| NIH project number | 75N94023C00019-P00002-9999-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11198969 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in low and middle-income countries or Indigenous communities who are affected by chronic diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living in high-income countries or those not affected by chronic, non-communicable diseases may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the skills and knowledge necessary to prevent and manage chronic, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in low and middle-income countries, as well as Indigenous and resource-challenged communities. It involves collaboration among 15 health research funding agencies worldwide to support implementation research that aims for sustainable and cost-effective solutions. The approach includes both location-specific strategies and lessons that can be applied globally.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and better management of chronic diseases for underserved populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in implementing similar strategies for chronic disease management in resource-limited settings.
Where this research is happening
Fairfax, United States
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Khosla, Mrinal
- Study coordinator: Khosla, Mrinal
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.