Improving understanding of cystic fibrosis and its related conditions
Pilot Project Program
This study is looking at how the balance of bacteria in the gut affects the health of people with cystic fibrosis, especially those who also have diabetes, to help researchers find new ways to improve care and treatment for these conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dartmouth College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hanover, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10914658 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the Dartmouth Cystic Fibrosis Research Center's capabilities to study cystic fibrosis (CF) and its related conditions, particularly CF-related diabetes. The project investigates how gut microbiome imbalances affect the health of CF patients, aiming to develop new research opportunities and refine existing hypotheses. By supporting pilot projects, the program fosters collaboration among researchers and aims to generate preliminary data that can lead to further funding and research advancements.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, particularly those experiencing related complications such as CF-related diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients without cystic fibrosis or those not experiencing related complications may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and management of cystic fibrosis and its complications, ultimately enhancing patient care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in similar areas has shown promise in understanding the microbiome's role in cystic fibrosis, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Hanover, United States
- Dartmouth College — Hanover, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: O'toole, George a. — Dartmouth College
- Study coordinator: O'toole, George a.
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.