Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials of Complementary and Integrative Interventions Delivered Remotely or via mHealth (R01 Clinical Trial Required)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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Others

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Health

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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 for investigator-initiated clinical trials focused on complementary and integrative health interventions delivered remotely or via mobile health (mHealth) technologies. Applicants are required to design fully powered clinical trials that do not involve in-person contact between research staff and participants, providing preliminary data on the feasibility, safety, and potential clinical benefits of their proposed interventions. This initiative aligns with the NIH's commitment to addressing public health challenges and expanding access to integrative health approaches, particularly in areas of high research priority identified by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). Interested applicants should note that the submission period opens on January 20, 2025, and must include a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) as part of their application; for further inquiries, they can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) is seeking applications for investigator-initiated clinical trials that deliver complementary and integrative health interventions remotely or via mobile health (mHealth) technologies. The funding opportunity, designated as PAR-25-268, emphasizes the need for trials that assess the efficacy or effectiveness of such interventions without in-person interactions between research staff and participants. Successful applications must provide preliminary data supporting the feasibility, safety, and potential clinical benefits of the interventions proposed. Integral to the application process is the requirement for a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) to foster inclusivity among research participants, especially from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds. Key details include the funding’s alignment with NCCIH's strategic priorities, including research on mind and body interventions, health behavior promotion, and reducing health disparities. Applications are expected to be robust, well-justified designs with rigorous methodology for remote engagement. The timeline indicates open submission beginning January 20, 2025, but applicants are urged to initiate early communications with NCCIH scientific contacts to ensure readiness. This funding opportunity reflects NCCIH's commitment to expanding access to integrative health approaches and addressing public health challenges through innovative research practices.
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