A program to improve health and reduce obesity in young women.
Official title: An Integrated Lifestyle Intervention to Promote Cardiometabolic Health among Emerging Adult Women
Funded at Virginia Commonwealth University · NIH-11058356 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a friendly program for young women aged 18-25 who are at risk for obesity, helping them improve their sleep, eating habits, and stress levels to feel healthier and manage their weight better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Virginia Commonwealth University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Richmond, United States) |
| Project start | March 20, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $279,450 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK137998-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11058356 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are emerging adult women aged 18-25 who are struggling with obesity or related health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 18-25 or those not experiencing obesity or related health concerns may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a lifestyle intervention specifically designed for emerging adult women aged 18-25, who are at high risk for obesity and related health issues. The program aims to address factors such as poor sleep, unhealthy eating habits, and psychological stress that contribute to chronic inflammation and increase the risk of cardiometabolic diseases. Participants will engage in behavior change strategies that consider the impact of inflammation on their ability to manage weight and health effectively. The approach combines physical activity, nutrition education, and psychological support to promote overall well-being.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced obesity rates among young women.
How similar studies have gone: Previous interventions targeting lifestyle changes in young adults have shown some success, but this specific approach focusing on inflammation is novel.
Where this research is happening
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Larose, Jessica Gokee — Virginia Commonwealth University
- Study coordinator: Larose, Jessica Gokee
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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.