Laboratories to Optimize Digital Health (R01 Clinical Trial Required)
ID: 357034Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357034

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-136.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting applications for the "Laboratories to Optimize Digital Health" initiative, aimed at enhancing the reach and effectiveness of digital mental health interventions through innovative research projects. This funding opportunity focuses on developing digital health test beds to optimize existing evidence-based interventions, particularly targeting vulnerable populations and addressing health disparities. The initiative supports clinical trials and encourages collaboration between software developers and researchers to understand the mechanisms of action behind these interventions. Applications open on January 5, 2025, with multiple due dates leading to awards expected to begin in July 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov, and additional details can be found at NIH Grants.

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    The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is soliciting applications for the “Laboratories to Optimize Digital Health” initiative, under the R01 Research Project Grant mechanism. This funding opportunity aims to enhance the reach and effectiveness of digital mental health interventions by developing digital health test beds. The focus is on optimizing existing, evidence-based interventions that can improve mental health outcomes, particularly among vulnerable populations and those with health disparities. Important dates include an application opening on January 5, 2025, with multiple due dates leading to awards expected starting July 2025. The initiative supports clinical trials and encourages collaborations between software developers and researchers. A critical aspect of the research is not only testing effectiveness but also understanding the mechanisms of action behind the interventions. The document emphasizes the need for robust studies utilizing well-established digital health platforms. Applicants are advised to leverage existing infrastructures to garner sufficient user engagement and ensure efficient participant recruitment while adhering to strict guidelines. Overall, this funding represents a focused effort to innovate and advance mental health treatment through digital technologies, responsive to incoming research needs and public health challenges.
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