Training practitioners in complementary health research
Official title: Mentorship in Clinical Complementary and Integrative Health Research
Funded at University of California, San Diego · NIH-11145543 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping new researchers learn how to do better studies on natural health products, so they can make sure these products are safe and effective for everyone who uses them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $148,727 |
| NIH project number | 7K24AT011568-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11145543 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are post-doctoral trainees and practitioners in the field of complementary and integrative health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in clinical research or do not use complementary health products may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing mentorship in the field of complementary and integrative health (CIH) research. It aims to train practitioners and scientists to conduct high-quality clinical research on natural health products, which are widely used by adults in the U.S. The program, led by Dr. Ryan Bradley, will support post-doctoral trainees and facilitate their development into independent researchers. By improving the quality of research in this area, the initiative seeks to ensure the safety and effectiveness of CIH products for public health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective complementary health products for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous mentorship programs in clinical research have shown success in developing independent researchers and improving research quality in related fields.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bradley, Ryan D — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Bradley, Ryan D
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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.