Adapting a proven kids’ lifestyle program to boost reach and impact
Official title: Adapting the Implementation Strategy for a Proven-Effective Lifestyle Intervention for Childhood Obesity to Increase Fidelity and Impact
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-11450917 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study from Stanford aims to spread and improve a well-proven healthy-lifestyle program for children with obesity so more families can use it effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $704,152 |
| NIH project number | 2R01HL151603-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11450917 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children aged 0-11 with obesity and their families, plus settings that serve this population, may benefit if this implementation approach is successfully adopted.
✕Less likely to help
Children in settings that cannot implement the program or who do not engage with lifestyle changes may see little or no benefit.
What this research studies
This project builds on a successful program called Bright Bodies that helps young children and their families adopt healthier habits to manage weight. It will test ways to disseminate and implement the program in real-world clinics and communities, focusing on fidelity and practical impact. The team will use experiences from families, clinicians, and sites to refine delivery and maintain benefits in diverse settings. The work may include monitoring outcomes like BMI and metabolic health as the program expands to more children and ages.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, more children with obesity could receive a high-quality lifestyle program with sustained effects and potential cost savings for families and health systems.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work showed real-world effectiveness and cost savings, supporting potential for broader adoption.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sharifi, Mahnoosh — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Sharifi, Mahnoosh
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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.