Personalized nutrition to improve health outcomes
Nutrition Precision Health for All of Us (Chicago Center)
This study is looking at how tailored nutrition, especially the DASH diet, can help people manage their blood pressure better, and it's for individuals enrolled in the All of Us Research Program who want to learn how their unique dietary choices can improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11020952 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how personalized nutrition can impact health, particularly focusing on blood pressure management. By utilizing advanced profiling techniques and real-time data collection, the study aims to understand individual responses to specific dietary patterns, especially the DASH diet. Participants will be enrolled from the All of Us Research Program to explore how dietary adherence can lead to better health outcomes, particularly for those with high blood pressure. The research seeks to uncover the reasons behind individual differences in dietary response, especially among diverse populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with high blood pressure, particularly those who are older or identify as Black, as they may experience greater benefits from dietary interventions.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have high blood pressure or those who are not interested in dietary changes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to tailored dietary recommendations that significantly improve blood pressure control and overall health for individuals.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that dietary interventions like the DASH diet can effectively lower blood pressure, indicating a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Northwestern University at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Van Horn, Linda Verner — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Van Horn, Linda Verner
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.