Phosphate and bone health in aging veterans
Official title: Contribution of Phosphate to Inflammatory Bone Loss
Funded at Veterans Health Administration · NIH-11305286 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Aims to understand how phosphate intake affects bone loss and fracture risk in aging veterans.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Health Administration NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Decatur, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | October 1, 2013 |
| Project end | September 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| NIH project number | 5I01BX001516-12 |
| Project ID | NIH-11305286 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are veterans, especially men and women aged 65 and older, at risk for osteoporosis or with a history of fractures.
✕Less likely to help
Young veterans or those without bone health concerns may not experience direct benefits.
What this research studies
This project looks at how phosphate in the diet may contribute to inflammatory bone loss and fractures in older veterans, a group with high fracture risk. It uses analysis of existing health data and biological markers, including bacterial 16S sequencing data, to explore links between nutrition, inflammation, and bone health. The study focuses on how age, sex, and veteran-specific factors influence bone strength and fracture outcomes, with the goal of informing prevention strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could guide dietary recommendations to reduce osteoporosis risk and hip fractures in older veterans.
How similar studies have gone: Previous analyses suggest nutrition and inflammation influence fracture risk, but precise phosphate-related effects require further study.
Where this research is happening
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Veterans Health Administration
Decatur, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Beck, George R. — Veterans Health Administration
- Study coordinator: Beck, George R.
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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.
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- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.