A Family Program for Childhood Obesity in Low-Income Hispanic Families
Official title: Family Inclusive Childhood Obesity Treatment designed for Low Income and Hispanic Families
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-11098438 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program helps low-income Hispanic families manage childhood obesity together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 16, 2021 |
| Project end | November 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $611,195 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK130176-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11098438 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are children aged 2-16 with obesity from low-income Hispanic families, including those who speak Spanish, along with their siblings and adult caregivers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not children with obesity, are not from low-income Hispanic families, or whose families are not able to participate together may not directly benefit from this specific program.
What this research studies
This program offers a new way to help children with obesity and their families, especially those from low-income Hispanic backgrounds. Unlike previous programs, it includes the entire family, providing targeted activities for children aged 2-16 and adult caregivers. The program, called Healthy Living Program / La Vida Saludable (HeLP), offers hands-on training in meal planning and other healthy habits. It is designed to be effective and accessible for Spanish-speaking families, filling a critical gap in current obesity programs. The goal is to help children achieve a healthy weight and prevent obesity in their younger siblings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could offer an effective and culturally sensitive way for low-income Hispanic families to manage childhood obesity, leading to better health for children.
How similar studies have gone: While based on successful family-based behavioral therapy, this program's approach of including the entire family and tailoring it for low-income Hispanic populations is a new and promising design.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Haemer, Matthew a. — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Haemer, Matthew a.
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.