NCCAM New Research Concept

New Research Concept:

Omics and Variable Responses to CAM: Secondary Analysis of
CAM Clinical Trials
This initiative is intended to leverage NCCAM's investment
in ongoing and completed clinical trials through
examination of differences in genomics, proteomics, and
metabolomics that may be responsible for variations in
individual responses to CAM interventions. The concept was
approved at the February 2, 2007 meeting of the NCCAM
Advisory Council Meeting and will be
developed into a future funding opportunity.

URL: http://nccam.nih.gov/research/concepts/consider/omics.htm

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So, when I go into see my herbalist, I'll be recommended for genetic testing to find out which all-natural liver detoxifier will work for me.

Oh, and doesn't this initiative really play into the "clinical studies don't work because everyone is different" CAM philosophy.

And, BTW, NCCAM will need resources to pour over all those (apparently) negative CAM studies in order to find out this (predicted) real reason why the treatments didn't work.

In breaking down genes to look for reasons for individual variability in responses to CAM treatment, maybe they could also look for genetic correlation to an individuals psychological makeup or personal belief structure?

nawledge (In a lapsing fit of cynicism)