A program to help Hispanic fathers lose weight and encourage their children to be more active.
EFFICACY TRIAL OF A PROGRAM FOR WEIGHT LOSS FOR HISPANIC FATHERS AND INCREASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR THEIR CHILDREN: HEALTHY DADS, HEALTHY KIDS
This study is all about helping Hispanic families tackle obesity by getting dads and their kids involved in fun activities that promote exercise and healthy eating together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10895402 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing obesity and related health issues among Hispanic families by implementing a family-based intervention program called Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids. The program encourages fathers and their children to participate together in activities that promote physical fitness and healthy eating habits. By leveraging the strong family bonds typical in Hispanic culture, the program aims to create a supportive environment for behavior change. The intervention is designed to engage both fathers and children as active participants in improving their health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Hispanic fathers and their children aged 6 to 11 years who are looking to improve their health and lifestyle.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have children in the specified age range or who are not part of the Hispanic community may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in weight management and overall health for Hispanic families.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar family-based interventions, particularly in promoting healthy behaviors among fathers and their children.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: O'connor, Teresia Margareta — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: O'connor, Teresia Margareta
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.