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Current Studies

Research Grants for FY2019

FEDERAL RESEARCH FUNDING

NIH/NCCAM (5 R24 AT001293-15)

Title:  Cochrane Complementary Medicine Field: Resource for Research

Objective:  To further expand the Complementary Medicine Field as a resource for research, this proposed renewal of our R24 grant will aim to improve and increase the database of controlled trials of complementary medicine interventions; increase the number of high quality, high priority, up-to-date systematic reviews in complementary medicine; increase the relevance, usability and accessibility of the Complementary Medicine Field resources and research evidence to patient, clinical, and research stakeholders; and promote international collaboration by contributing to the Cochrane organization.

Co-Principal Investigators:  Brian Berman, MD & L. Susan Wieland, PhD

Dates:  04/2018 – 03/2023

Funded:  $2,831,908

NIH/NCI (NCI P30CA134274-11S1)

Title:  UMB CURE Scholars Program

Objective: To prepare sixth- to eighth-grade students in Baltimore for competitive, lucrative, and rewarding research and health care careers at UMB and other health institutions in the region

Principal Investigator:  Kevin Cullen, MD (Co-I:  Elizabeth Parker, PhD, RD)

Dates:  11/2018 – 08/2019

Funded:  $450,000

NIH/NIGMS (1 R25 GM129875-01)

Title: UMB CURE Connections: An Integral Link in a Baltimore Minority STEMeducation Pipeline

Objective:  To prepare ninth- to 12th-grade students in Baltimore for competitive, lucrative, and rewarding research and health care careers at UMB and other health institutions in the region

Principal Investigator:  Chris D’Adamo, PhD (Internal Evaluator: Elizabeth Parker, PhD, RD)

Dates: 09/2018 - 06/2023

Funded:  $1,232,662

NIH/NIA (R01 AG051647)

Title:  Starting a Testosterone and Exercise Program After Hip Injury (STEP-HI)

Objective: To determine the effects of supervised exercise training and testosterone treatment in older adult women following hip fracture

Principal Investigator:  Denise Orwig, PhD (Co-I:  Elizabeth Parker, PhD, RD)

Dates:  07/2018 – 05/2019

Funded:  $474,700

DOD (W81XH-17-1-0658)

Title:  The Use of Acupuncture in Potentiating Functional Recovery in Spinal Cord Injury Subjects

Objective: To show that acupuncture is beneficial following acute traumatic SCI with respect to severity of neuropathic pain syndromes, patient-perceived quality of life measures and functional outcomes.

Principal Investigator:  Deborah Stein, MD (Co-I: Brian Jackson, M.S., L.Ac)

Dates:  09/2017 - 09/2021

Funded:  $2,005,557

USDA AFRI Childhood Obesity Grant

Title:  Approaches to Enhancing Wellness Policy Implementation in Schools to Promote Healthy Behaviors and Prevent Obesity

Objective: To promote healthy school environments through wellness policy implementation in schools by offering training and technical assistance to teacher and student wellness champions and providing technical assistance for wellness policy implementation.

Principal Investigator:  Erin Hagar, PhD (Co-I:  Elizabeth Parker)

Dates:  10/2017 – 02/2021                 

Funded:  $700,000

Mid-Atlantic Nutrition Obesity Research Center (NORC) - Pilot and Feasibility Grant

Title:  A Feasibility Study to Assess Health-Related Behaviors in Teachers

Objective: To assess the feasibility of recruiting and evaluating health-related outcomes and leadership practices among teachers participating in a cluster-randomized controlled trial.

Principal Investigator:  Elizabeth Parker, PhD, RD

Dates: 09/2017 – 08/2018

Funded: $67,962

Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center                                             

VA Maryland Health Care System Merit Grant                

Title:  IPA - Multimodal Exercise and Weight Loss in Older Veterans with Dysmobility

Objective: To evaluate the effects of a multimodal balance intervention in combination with weight loss on physical function in older adults with mobility limitations

Principal Investigator:  Chris D’Adamo, PhD (Research Scientist:  Elizabeth Parker, PhD, RD)

Dates:  07/2017 – 07/2020

Funded:  $58,984

National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (R01DK107761)

Title:  Building Blocks for Healthy Preschoolers: Childcare and Family Models

Objective: To examine the effectiveness of an obesity prevention program delivered to preschoolers in childcare centers.

Principal Investigator:  Maureen Black, PhD (Co-I:  Elizabeth Parker, PhD, RD)

Dates:  5/2016 – 4/2020

Funded:  $1,911,000

PRIVATE RESEARCH FUNDING

AHA 2019 Career Development Award (19CDA34660015)

Title:  Evaluation of teacher-level behaviors within an existing school-based childhood obesity prevention intervention

Objective: To determine if a school-based childhood obesity prevention intervention (1) directly impacts teacher health behaviors and (2) impacts student health behaviors via change in teacher health behaviors and/or role modeling/classroom practices.

Principal Investigator:  Elizabeth Parker, PhD, RD

Dates:  04/2019 – 03/2022

Funded:  $230,733

Designs for Health, Inc. (CCT 2649-17)                  

Title:  Randomized Controlled Trial of GlucoSupreme for Markers of Glucose Control

Objective: To evaluate the impact of a commercially-available dietary supplement (GlucoSupreme™ Herbal) on markers of glycemic control and other structure/function markers among a sample of prediabetic adults. GlucoSupreme™ Herbal has been commercially-available since 2009 with no adverse events reported to the FDA.

Principal Investigator:  Chris D’Adamo, PhD

Dates:  08/2017 – 08/2019

Funded:  $94,704                                                                           

FoodState Inc. (Protocol)                                        

Title:  A Randomized Controlled Trial of MegaFood Multi for Women 55+®

Objective: To evaluate effects of a multivitamin formulation on markers of nutritional status, epigenetic activity, and self-reported quality of life

Principal Investigator:  Chris D’Adamo, PhD

Dates:  02/2018 – 02/2019

Funded:  $20,000

Bowling Greene State University (John Templeton Foundation)     

Title:  Fostering Spiritual and Religious Competencies in Mental Health Care

Objective: To develop and empirically test an online national training program for mental health professionals to develop spiritual competencies in mental health care.

Principal Investigator: Kenneth Pargament (Duke), Co-Investigator:  Michelle Pearce, PhD (CIM)

Dates:  01/2018 – 12/2019                       

Funding: $62,909

Nutramax Laboratories Consumer Care, Inc. (CCT 2897-17)

Title:  A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of a Commercially-Available Dietary Supplement on Markers of Detoxification and Immune Function among Healthy Adults

Objective:  To evaluate the impact of a commercially-available dietary supplement (Avmacol Immune®) on markers of detoxification and immune function markers among a sample of healthy adults.

Dates:  06/2018 – 06/2019

Funding:  $90,615