Investigating the effects of magnesium supplements on heart health using patient data
Magnesium supplement and vascular health: Machine learning from the longitudinal medical record
This study is looking at whether taking magnesium supplements can help improve heart health for people with diabetes and heart failure, and it will track how these supplements affect their health over time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | George Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10885015 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research explores how magnesium supplements may influence vascular health, particularly in patients with diabetes and heart failure. By analyzing electronic health records and employing advanced machine learning techniques, the study aims to uncover the relationship between magnesium intake and heart-related outcomes. The goal is to determine if starting magnesium supplementation can reduce the risk of heart failure and improve survival rates in affected individuals. Patients will be monitored over time to assess the effectiveness of these supplements.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults with diabetes mellitus or heart failure who may benefit from magnesium supplementation.
Not a fit: Patients without diabetes or heart failure, or those who do not use magnesium supplements, may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved heart health and reduced hospitalizations for patients with diabetes and heart failure through dietary magnesium supplementation.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results regarding the benefits of magnesium on heart health, suggesting that this approach could yield significant insights.
Where this research is happening
Washington, United States
- George Washington University — Washington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zeng, Qing — George Washington University
- Study coordinator: Zeng, Qing
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.