A new program to prevent obesity in high-risk infants during primary care visits
A Novel Obesity Prevention Program for High-Risk Infants in Primary Care
This study is testing a new program to help families with high-risk infants, especially those from Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and low-income backgrounds, learn how to promote healthy growth and eating habits to prevent obesity right from the start.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11085233 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing an innovative obesity prevention program specifically designed for high-risk infants, particularly those from Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and economically marginalized backgrounds. The program aims to address critical factors that contribute to obesity in infancy, such as rapid weight gain and parental feeding practices. By implementing this intervention in pediatric primary care settings, the research seeks to provide tailored support to families, helping them adopt healthier behaviors from an early age. The approach emphasizes responsive parenting and aims to create a supportive environment for infants to thrive.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are infants under the age of two, particularly those from Black, Hispanic/Latinx, or economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who are not infants or those who do not belong to the high-risk groups identified may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of obesity and its associated health complications in high-risk infants as they grow.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in similar obesity prevention interventions targeting young children, indicating potential for success in this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Cincinnati, United States
- Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr — Cincinnati, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rybak, Tiffany Mary — Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Rybak, Tiffany Mary
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.