Understanding different types of adult-onset diabetes using health records
Improving disease subtyping and physiological characterization of adult-onset diabetes in electronic health records
This study is looking to better understand different types of adult-onset diabetes by examining health records from a variety of people, especially focusing on African Americans, to help create more personalized treatment plans for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10983694 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve the classification of adult-onset diabetes by analyzing electronic health records (EHRs) from diverse populations. It will explore how various clinical features and treatment responses can help identify different diabetes subtypes, particularly focusing on African Americans. By integrating multi-omics data, the research seeks to uncover the physiological factors that contribute to these subtypes, ultimately enhancing personalized treatment approaches for patients. The study will utilize large-scale data to assess individual risks and responses to diabetes management over time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults diagnosed with diabetes, particularly those from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, including African Americans.
Not a fit: Patients with type 1 diabetes or those who do not have access to electronic health records may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate diabetes subtyping and personalized treatment strategies, improving health outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using electronic health records and multi-omics approaches to improve disease classification, indicating that this methodology has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, United States
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ng, Maggie — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Ng, Maggie
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.