A Family Program for Childhood Obesity in Low-Income Hispanic Families
Family Inclusive Childhood Obesity Treatment designed for Low Income and Hispanic Families
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 ID | NIH-11098438 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: 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.
Not a fit: 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.
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 performed: 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
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Haemer, Matthew a. — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Haemer, Matthew a.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.