Understanding Osteoporosis Risk from Our Genes and Gut Bacteria
Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Core
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA · NIH-11118828
This project aims to find out which genes and gut bacteria might increase the risk of osteoporosis by looking closely at information from people's bodies.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW ORLEANS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11118828 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Our bodies hold many clues about our health, including in our genes and the tiny bacteria living in our gut. This project is carefully examining these clues to identify specific genes and types of gut bacteria that may be linked to osteoporosis. We are using advanced computer tools and statistical methods to manage and make sense of a large amount of complex biological information. This work helps researchers understand the root causes of osteoporosis, which could lead to new ways to prevent or treat the condition.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients with osteoporosis or those at risk for the condition could potentially benefit from the knowledge gained from this research.
Not a fit: Patients whose conditions are unrelated to osteoporosis, genetics, or gut microbiome factors would likely not receive direct benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help identify new genetic or bacterial targets for developing future treatments or prevention strategies for osteoporosis.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific combination of genetic and gut microbiome analysis for osteoporosis is complex, similar approaches have successfully identified risk factors for other diseases.
Where this research is happening
NEW ORLEANS, UNITED STATES
- TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA — NEW ORLEANS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WANG, YU-PING — TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA
- Study coordinator: WANG, YU-PING
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.