A web app to help midlife Korean American women improve their physical activity and reduce depression.
A Web-App Based Lifestyle Physical Activity Promotion Program to Improve Depressive Symptom Experience: Midlife Korean American Women
This study is testing a friendly app that encourages midlife Korean American women to be more active in ways that fit their lifestyle, helping to lift their spirits and improve their well-being without relying on medication.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas at Austin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Austin, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11010032 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a web-based application designed to promote physical activity among midlife Korean American women, who are at a higher risk for depressive symptoms. The program aims to align with cultural preferences for natural management strategies rather than pharmacotherapy. Participants will engage in lifestyle physical activities through the app, which is tailored to their specific needs and preferences. The study will assess the effectiveness of this innovative approach in reducing depressive symptoms and improving overall well-being.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are midlife Korean American women experiencing depressive symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients outside the midlife Korean American demographic or those not experiencing depressive symptoms may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a culturally relevant tool for midlife Korean American women to manage and reduce depressive symptoms through increased physical activity.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically targeting this demographic with technology-based interventions, similar approaches have shown promise in improving mental health outcomes in other populations.
Where this research is happening
Austin, United States
- University of Texas at Austin — Austin, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Im, Eun-Ok — University of Texas at Austin
- Study coordinator: Im, Eun-Ok
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.