Understanding how diet, exercise, and environment affect human metabolism
"Defining the Human Metabotype" [Human metabolic status defined through genetic, diet,environmental exposure and exercise perturbations]
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO · NIH-10994353
This study is looking at how things like what we eat, how much we move, and our surroundings affect our body's metabolism, and it's for anyone interested in how their lifestyle choices might impact their health.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10994353 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how various factors such as diet, exercise, and environmental exposures influence human metabolic profiles. By analyzing thousands of metabolites from large groups of individuals, the study aims to classify people into distinct metabolic groups, known as 'metabotypes'. This classification will help in understanding how different lifestyle choices and environmental factors impact health. Patients may be involved in providing samples and data to help create a comprehensive picture of human metabolism.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals who are willing to provide biological samples and data related to their diet, exercise habits, and environmental exposures.
Not a fit: Patients with metabolic disorders that are not influenced by diet, exercise, or environmental factors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to personalized health recommendations based on individual metabolic profiles.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in metabolomics has shown promise in identifying metabolic profiles related to health outcomes, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO — LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SUBRAMANIAM, SHANKAR — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
- Study coordinator: SUBRAMANIAM, SHANKAR
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.
Conditions: Disease