NCCIH Multi-Site Feasibility Clinical Trials of Mind and Body Interventions (R01 Clinical Trial Required)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $350K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity through the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) for multi-site feasibility clinical trials focused on mind and body interventions. This initiative invites applications for investigator-initiated trials that aim to gather essential data necessary for the design of future efficacy or effectiveness studies, specifically addressing recruitment feasibility, intervention fidelity, and data collection methods across multiple sites. The funding, with a maximum budget of $350,000 in direct costs over three years, is intended to advance public health knowledge by exploring complementary health strategies for managing conditions such as pain and anxiety. Interested applicants should note that the application deadlines begin on January 20, 2024, and can find more information at the provided link or by contacting NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity through the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) for multi-site feasibility clinical trials focused on mind and body interventions. This opportunity aims to support investigator-initiated trials that gather essential data needed to design future efficacy or effectiveness studies. Proposals must address how the trials will assess recruitment feasibility, intervention fidelity, and data collection methods across multiple sites, leveraging existing preliminary data to justify the research. A critical component includes the submission of a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) to promote inclusivity in research. The application deadlines begin January 20, 2024, with a maximum budget recommendation of $350,000 in direct costs over 3 years. This funding initiative aligns with NCCIH's objectives to explore complementary health strategies for managing conditions like pain and anxiety, thereby advancing public health knowledge through rigorous scientific inquiry.
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