Research

A selection of obesity-related resources and research activities supported by NIH and NIDDK is listed below.

• Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery (LABS)
  This consortium plans, develops, and conducts bariatric surgery research.
• Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs)
  The centers plan, develop, and conduct nutrition and obesity research.
• Current NIDDK Funding Initiatives
  This web page lists all NIDDK funding opportunities, as well as resources and information about NIDDK research funding.
• RePORTER (RePORT Expenditures and Results system)
  This system offers data on NIH-funded research activities and allows users to analyze and run reports on this data.

NIH Research Plan and Advisory Groups

• Strategic Plan for NIH Obesity Research
  The Strategic Plan guides obesity research across the NIH.
• NIDDK Office of Obesity Research (OOR)
  The OOR coordinates NIH obesity research activities.
• NIDDK Clinical Obesity Research Panel (CORP)
  The CORP advises NIDDK on research needs related to obesity prevention and treatment.

Clinical Trials

• Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes)
  This ongoing study is examining the long-term effects of reduced food intake, increased physical activity, and the resulting weight loss on the health of people with diabetes.
• ClinicalTrials.gov
  This website provides information about federally and privately funded clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world.