Measuring energy expenditure in a controlled environment
Whole-Room Calorimeter
This study is looking at how much energy your body uses in everyday life, especially if you have diabetes, obesity, or inflammatory bowel disease, to help us understand how food, exercise, and sleep affect your metabolism.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10431445 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on using a large indirect calorimeter to measure energy expenditure in various health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and inflammatory bowel disease. The calorimeter allows for precise and accurate measurements of how much energy the body uses over extended periods, even while patients engage in daily activities. By creating a controlled environment, researchers can study the effects of food intake, physical activity, and sleep on metabolism. This innovative approach aims to enhance our understanding of energy metabolism and its implications for various health disorders.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with metabolic disorders such as diabetes, obesity, or inflammatory bowel disease.
Not a fit: Patients with stable metabolic conditions who do not require detailed energy expenditure analysis may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies for metabolic disorders and better management of conditions like diabetes and obesity.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research using indirect calorimetry has shown promising results in understanding energy metabolism, indicating that this approach is both established and effective.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- University of Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chapman, Arlene B — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Chapman, Arlene B
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.