New Discoveries in Nutrition and Obesity
Pilot and Feasibility Program
['FUNDING_P30'] · UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-11112425
This program supports new research projects focused on understanding and addressing obesity and related health conditions.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_P30'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DALLAS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11112425 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This program at UT Southwestern Medical Center helps scientists explore new ideas about how our genes, bodies, food, and behaviors affect our weight and metabolism. It supports early-stage projects that look into the causes of obesity and how different nutrients influence our body's processes and disease risk. The goal is to develop new ways to prevent or treat obesity and its related health problems. By funding these initial projects, the program helps researchers gather important information that can lead to larger, more impactful studies in the future.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This program supports research that could eventually benefit individuals living with obesity, metabolic disorders, or those at risk for these conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have or are not at risk for obesity or metabolic disorders may not directly benefit from the specific research funded by this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to new treatments and prevention strategies for obesity and related health issues.
How similar studies have performed: This program funds novel pilot projects, so the success of individual projects will vary, but similar grant mechanisms have historically led to significant scientific advancements.
Where this research is happening
DALLAS, UNITED STATES
- UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER — DALLAS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ELMQUIST, JOEL K. — UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: ELMQUIST, JOEL K.
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.