A program to prevent obesity in low-income Latino children
Futuros Fuertes 2.0: A primary care-based intervention to prevent obesity in low-income Latino children
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · NIH-11115729
This study is all about helping low-income Latino kids stay healthy and avoid obesity by using regular doctor visits to teach families about good eating and activity habits, with extra support through friendly health educators and text messages for those who can’t make it to the office.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11115729 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on preventing obesity in low-income Latino children by implementing a primary care-based intervention. It aims to leverage frequent wellness visits during early childhood to promote healthy behaviors through culturally tailored education and support. The program incorporates lay health educators and utilizes text messaging to engage families, even those who cannot attend in-person visits. By addressing feeding and sedentary behaviors from infancy, the intervention seeks to reduce obesity risk in this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income Latino children aged 0-11 years and their caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients who do not fall within the low-income Latino demographic or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce obesity rates and improve health outcomes for low-income Latino children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot trials of similar interventions have shown positive impacts on child health behaviors and BMI, indicating potential for success with this approach.
Where this research is happening
SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO — SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BECK, AMY LAURA — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO
- Study coordinator: BECK, AMY LAURA
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.
Conditions: adult onset diabetes, Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus