Understanding how diabetes complications develop over time
Predicting complications of diabetes with longitudinal metabolic trajectories
This study is looking at how changes in your body's metabolism over time can help predict complications from diabetes, like kidney problems and nerve damage, so that doctors can step in earlier and improve your health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11066549 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how changes in metabolic profiles over time can predict complications in patients with diabetes. By analyzing data from various patients, the study aims to identify specific patterns and risk periods that contribute to complications like chronic kidney disease and peripheral neuropathy. Using advanced machine learning algorithms, the research seeks to improve the timing and effectiveness of interventions for diabetes complications, potentially leading to better patient outcomes. Patients will be monitored over time to gather comprehensive data on their metabolic health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults diagnosed with diabetes, particularly those at risk for complications like chronic kidney disease.
Not a fit: Patients without a diagnosis of diabetes or those who do not have any risk factors for complications may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier and more effective interventions for preventing complications in diabetes patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using machine learning to predict health outcomes, suggesting that this approach could be effective in this context as well.
Where this research is happening
East Lansing, United States
- Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences — East Lansing, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reynolds, Evan L — Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Reynolds, Evan L
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.