Optimization of Chrononutrition to Reduce Disease Risk in Shift Workers
Official title: Optimization of Chrononutrition to Reduce the Risk of Disease in Shift Workers
Funded at Salk Institute for Biological Studies · NIH-11385129 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A remote, clock-friendly nutrition program designed to help shift workers eat at times that reduce obesity and cardiometabolic disease risk.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Salk Institute for Biological Studies NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $733,280 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK139356-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11385129 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults aged 21 and older who work or have worked shifts and experience circadian disruption.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without shift-work-related circadian disruption or those unable to use remote/digital interventions may see limited benefit.
What this research studies
This project focuses on how the timing of meals can improve health for people who work irregular night shifts. It aims to develop a practical, remote intervention that shift workers can follow without frequent in-person visits. The study will test strategies for meal timing and education delivered through digital tools to fit variable schedules. The goal is to lessen the long-term risk of obesity, diabetes, and related heart conditions in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, shift workers could adopt healthier eating timing that lowers their risk of metabolic diseases and improves overall health.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies on timing of meals show promise, but shift-work–specific remote interventions are relatively novel and require confirmation.
Where this research is happening
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Salk Institute for Biological Studies
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Manoogian, Emily Nicole Corbett — Salk Institute for Biological Studies
- Study coordinator: Manoogian, Emily Nicole Corbett
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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.