Personalized nutrition strategies for critically ill patients with ARDS
Official title: Precision Medicine for Nutrition in EDEN
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-10814843 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to better feed patients with severe breathing problems who can't eat normally, by comparing different feeding methods to find out what works best for different groups of patients, with the hope of helping them recover faster and avoid complications.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $119,250 |
| NIH project number | 5R21HL168070-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10814843 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are critically ill patients diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not critically ill or do not have ARDS may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving nutrition for critically ill patients suffering from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), who often cannot eat normally. It aims to identify how different subgroups of ARDS patients respond to various nutrition strategies, particularly comparing low-level versus full enteral feeding. By analyzing data and biological samples from a previous trial, the study seeks to tailor nutritional approaches to individual patient needs, potentially enhancing recovery and reducing complications.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to personalized nutrition plans that improve recovery outcomes for critically ill ARDS patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown mixed results with nutrition strategies in ARDS, indicating a need for more personalized approaches rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shah, Faraaz Ali — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Shah, Faraaz Ali
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.