A program to help Black girls and their mothers prevent obesity through physical activity and better eating habits.
Black Girls Move: A Daughter/Mother Intervention to Prevent Obesity by Increasing Physical Activity and Improving Dietary Intake among Black Adolescent Daughters
This study is testing a 12-week program called Black Girls Move, which helps Black adolescent girls and their moms get more active and eat healthier together, to see if it can help prevent obesity.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rush University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10834186 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on a 12-week intervention called Black Girls Move, designed specifically for Black adolescent girls and their mothers to combat obesity. The program aims to increase physical activity and improve dietary intake by leveraging the mother-daughter relationship. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group or a comparison group, with assessments conducted at the beginning, end, and three months after the program. The study incorporates various theoretical frameworks to ensure a comprehensive approach to obesity prevention.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black adolescent girls aged 12-20 and their mothers living in the Chicago area.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Black or do not have a mother or mother figure to participate with them may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective strategies for preventing obesity in Black adolescent girls and improving their overall health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous interventions targeting obesity in similar populations have shown promise, but this specific approach focusing on the mother-daughter relationship is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Rush University Medical Center — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reed, Monique a — Rush University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Reed, Monique 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.