A web-based training program to help Hispanic women prevent obesity
Official title: Comadres Saludables: A Web-Based Promotora Training Program for Obesity Prevention in Hispanic Women
Funded at Isa Associates, INC. · NIH-10783802 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating an online training program for community health workers to help Hispanic women learn how to prevent obesity through healthy eating and exercise, making it easier for them to support their communities in a way that fits their culture and lifestyle.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Isa Associates, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Arlington, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | May 31, 2020 |
| Project end | September 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $286,756 |
| NIH project number | 5R44MD016228-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10783802 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Hispanic women who are overweight or obese and are seeking support for weight management and healthy living.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Hispanic or who do not have obesity-related concerns may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an online training program for community health workers, known as promotores, to help Hispanic women prevent obesity. The program aims to provide these workers with the necessary knowledge, skills, and confidence to promote healthy behaviors related to diet and exercise within their communities. By utilizing culturally tailored approaches, the training will address the unique challenges faced by Hispanic women regarding obesity. Participants will benefit from a flexible, accessible learning format that overcomes barriers to traditional in-person training.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower community health workers to effectively support Hispanic women in achieving healthier lifestyles and reducing obesity rates.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that culturally tailored interventions delivered by community health workers can be effective in addressing obesity in Hispanic populations.
Where this research is happening
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Isa Associates, INC.
Arlington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rios, Debra — Isa Associates, INC.
- Study coordinator: Rios, Debra
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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.