Understanding how behavior affects health and disease risk in children and adults
Official title: CORE B: Behavioral Economics and Intervention Science (BEIS) Core
Funded at University of Vermont & St Agric College · NIH-10889928 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how our everyday choices can affect our health and the risk of serious diseases, especially for people with conditions like type 1 diabetes, and it aims to find better ways to help everyone make healthier decisions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Vermont & St Agric College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Burlington, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $213,974 |
| NIH project number | 5P30GM149331-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10889928 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include children and young adults with chronic conditions, such as type 1 diabetes, as well as individuals in vulnerable populations facing behavioral health challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have chronic diseases or behavioral health issues may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the connections between personal behavior and the risk of chronic diseases and premature death. It aims to provide expertise and infrastructure to support studies that explore decision-making processes, intervention strategies, and economic modeling. The research involves evaluating various behavioral and pharmacological interventions, particularly in vulnerable populations, to improve health outcomes. By analyzing data from participants, the project seeks to identify effective strategies for managing conditions like type 1 diabetes and promoting healthier behaviors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions that help individuals adopt healthier behaviors and reduce their risk of chronic diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using behavioral economics and intervention strategies to improve health outcomes, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
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University of Vermont & St Agric College
Burlington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sigmon, Stacey C — University of Vermont & St Agric College
- Study coordinator: Sigmon, Stacey C
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.