Testing dietary approaches to slow aging

Administrative Supplement: A planning project to pilot test and optimize dietary approaches to slow aging and design a long-term trial

NIH-funded research Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr · NIH-11141459

This study is looking at how two different eating plans—eating fewer calories and only eating during certain hours—can help people stay healthier as they age, and it's for anyone interested in improving their health and longevity.

Quick facts

Grant typeU01 cooperative agreement
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionLsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Baton Rouge, United States)
Project IDNIH-11141459 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates how different dietary methods, specifically calorie restriction and time-restricted eating, can impact aging and health. It aims to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of these approaches in improving healthspan and slowing biological aging in humans. Participants may engage in either traditional in-person visits or remote sessions using mobile health technologies to monitor their dietary habits and health outcomes. The findings will inform a larger trial designed to test the most effective dietary intervention.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young to middle-aged adults interested in dietary interventions to enhance their health and potentially slow aging.

Not a fit: Patients who are not interested in dietary changes or who have specific medical conditions that contraindicate calorie restriction or time-restricted eating may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to dietary strategies that significantly improve health and longevity for individuals as they age.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results for both calorie restriction and time-restricted eating in improving health outcomes, suggesting that this approach could be effective.

Where this research is happening

Baton Rouge, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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