Investigating the effects of magnesium supplements on heart health using patient data

Magnesium supplement and vascular health: Machine learning from the longitudinal medical record

NIH-funded research George Washington University · NIH-10885015

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 typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionGeorge Washington University NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Washington, United States)
Project IDNIH-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

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
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