Investigating the effects of toxic metals on brain health in children in rural Bangladesh
Official title: Building Capacity to study mixed metal-induced neurotoxicity in rural Bangladeshi children-A1
Funded at Sam Houston State University · NIH-10886149 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how harmful metals in the environment, like arsenic and lead, can affect the brain health and behavior of children in rural Bangladesh, while also helping local scientists learn more about this important issue.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sam Houston State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Huntsville, United States) |
| Project start | September 14, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $528,209 |
| NIH project number | 5R01ES032149-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10886149 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-20 years living in rural Bangladesh who may have been exposed to toxic metals.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not live in rural Bangladesh or who have not been exposed to the specified toxic metals may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how exposure to toxic metals like arsenic, lead, manganese, and cadmium affects the brain health of children in rural Bangladesh. The study aims to build local research capacity by training Bangladeshi scientists to assess the neurobehavioral impacts of these metals on children's development. By collaborating with U.S. researchers, the project seeks to gather data that can inform public health strategies and interventions. The research will involve evaluating children's brain function and behavior in relation to their exposure to these environmental pollutants.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and prevention of neurological disorders in children exposed to toxic metals.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have indicated neurobehavioral effects from single metal exposure, but this research aims to explore the combined effects of multiple metals, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Khan, Khalid M. — Sam Houston State University
- Study coordinator: Khan, Khalid M.
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.