Controlled Clinical Trials on Long-Term Effects of Nutritional Interventions on the Progression of Risk Factors for Age-Related Chronic Conditions Over the Life Span and Their Age of Onset
This grant will fund long-term randomized clinical trials to study how different nutritional interventions impact the development and progression of risk factors for age-related chronic conditions throughout life.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to 7 years of funding per project; specific funding amounts not yet specified
Summary: Supports long-term randomized controlled clinical trials on nutritional interventions and their effects on risk factors for age-related chronic conditions across the lifespan.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; details may change when the official NOFO is released.
Description
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) at the National Institutes of Health intends to solicit applications for randomized controlled clinical trials investigating the long-term effects of nutritional interventions on the progression of risk factors for age-related chronic conditions and their age of onset. While there is substantial information on the health impacts of various nutritional factors, there is a critical need for rigorous, long-term clinical trials to better understand both the benefits and potential risks of different dietary practices throughout the lifespan. Proposed projects may span up to seven years, allowing for sufficient start-up, participant enrollment, extended intervention, follow-up, and outcome analysis. This opportunity is designed for investigators interested in preventive interventions targeting both younger and older populations.
