A program to help children with obesity improve their health.
Official title: Dissemination and Implementation of the Bright Bodies Intervention for Childhood Obesity
Funded at Yale University · NIH-10839409 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how well the Bright Bodies program, which helps families tackle childhood obesity, is being used in different places across the U.S. to see how it can better support kids' health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2020 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $736,140 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL151603-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10839409 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-21 who are experiencing obesity and their families.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by obesity or are outside the age range of 0-21 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the Bright Bodies intervention, a family-based program designed to combat childhood obesity. It aims to evaluate how well this program has been adopted and implemented across various sites in the U.S. The study will gather data through observational methods and mixed techniques to understand the effectiveness of the intervention in real-world settings. By analyzing the outcomes, the research seeks to identify ways to enhance the program's reach and impact on children's health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for children struggling with obesity, reducing their risk of serious health issues later in life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that family-based interventions like Bright Bodies can significantly reduce obesity rates among children, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sharifi, Mahnoosh — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Sharifi, Mahnoosh
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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.
- 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.