Adapting a caregiver-led mobile program to boost healthy habits in kids treated for ALL
Official title: Adapting a caregiver-directed mHealth intervention to support positive health behaviors in children treated for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Funded at University of Minnesota · NIH-11295729 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A caregiver-directed mobile health program helps children treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia build healthy habits to reduce long-term heart and diabetes risk.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $298,864 |
| NIH project number | 1R34CA301428-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11295729 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are families of children diagnosed with ALL, currently in or after treatment, aged roughly 2–9 at diagnosis and now in childhood/adolescence, with caregiver support.
✕Less likely to help
Some families may not experience meaningful benefit if engagement with the app is low or if resources at home limit implementation.
What this research studies
This project adapts a caregiver-focused mobile health approach to encourage multiple healthy behaviors in children who have been treated for ALL. It emphasizes home environment changes and parenting strategies to support better physical activity, diet, sleep, and reduced screen time, aiming to lower future cardiometabolic risk. The study will tailor the intervention for the pediatric ALL survivor population and test its feasibility and impact in real-world outpatient settings. The goal is to provide a scalable, family-centered tool that fits into routine follow-up care after cancer treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, families could use a practical app to promote lasting healthy habits that reduce later heart disease and diabetes risk for ALL survivors.
How similar studies have gone: There is limited evidence for caregiver-directed mHealth interventions in pediatric ALL; prior efforts show potential but efficacy remains to be demonstrated.
Where this research is happening
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kunin-Batson, Alicia S — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Kunin-Batson, Alicia S
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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.