Understanding how metabolism affects various diseases
Metabolic Basis of Disease
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · LSU PENNINGTON BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CTR · NIH-10796810
This study is looking at how our body's metabolism affects conditions like anxiety, diabetes, cancer, and preeclampsia, and it's designed to help researchers discover new ways to understand and treat these diseases.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | LSU PENNINGTON BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CTR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BATON ROUGE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10796810 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on exploring the metabolic aspects of several diseases, including anxiety, diabetes, cancer, and preeclampsia. It aims to enhance our understanding of how metabolism influences these conditions through innovative biomedical research. The project involves the development of specialized research cores that will support various studies, utilizing advanced animal models and molecular techniques. By fostering young researchers and building scientific infrastructure, the initiative seeks to uncover new insights into chronic diseases.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals suffering from chronic conditions such as anxiety, diabetes, or cancer.
Not a fit: Patients with acute illnesses or those not affected by the targeted chronic conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and preventive strategies for chronic diseases linked to metabolic dysfunction.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding metabolic influences on chronic diseases, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful discoveries.
Where this research is happening
BATON ROUGE, UNITED STATES
- LSU PENNINGTON BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CTR — BATON ROUGE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: STEPHENS, JACQUELINE M — LSU PENNINGTON BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CTR
- Study coordinator: STEPHENS, JACQUELINE M
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: Cancers, neoplasm/cancer