Innovative Research Methods: Prevention and Management of Symptoms in Chronic Illness (R21)
This funding opportunity seeks to update the randomized control trial (RCT) design using novel research methods that are practical, innovative, and hold promise for producing more effective outcomes. Novel clinical research designs, applied to symptom management trials, may identify those treatment strategies that best alter the course of symptom burden in chronic illness by addressing the issues of varied treatment responses across patients, subject retention, and adherence to treatment regimens. For example, sequential multiple assignment randomization trials (SMART) design have been used successfully to develop dynamic treatment regimens for alcohol, depression and HIV infection but are not widely used in symptom management trials. The approach is pragmatic in that it mimics clinical practice by allowing a re-evaluation of treatment options based on an individuals progress towards treatment goals. The levels or inclusion of intervention components are tailored in response to individual characteristics or progress toward a treatment goal. Subjects may be randomly assigned several times to varying amounts and types of intervention components based on predetermined decision rules.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
PA-13-167
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: National Institutes of Health
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Grant
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
05/07/2016
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV
Website Address
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-13-167.html
E-mail Address
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV
Financial Information
Obligations
$0.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards up to $200,000.00