Addressing health disparities in Latino children and families
Administrative Core
This study is bringing together different groups to help Latino families in Southern California who are dealing with obesity and type 2 diabetes by looking at early life factors that affect their health and finding family-friendly ways to prevent and treat these issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hospital of Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10889990 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to create a coalition of various stakeholders, including academic, clinical, and community organizations, to tackle health disparities related to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic conditions affecting Latino families in Southern California. The project focuses on understanding and addressing early life factors that contribute to these health issues, utilizing family-based strategies for prevention and treatment. By leveraging existing resources and collaborations, the coalition will enhance the understanding of the behavioral, nutritional, and environmental factors that impact health outcomes in this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are Latino children and families, particularly those affected by obesity, type 2 diabetes, and related health issues.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Latino or who are not affected by the targeted chronic conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced disparities for Latino children and families facing chronic health conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in community-based approaches to addressing health disparities, indicating that this coalition model could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- Children's Hospital of Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goran, Michael Isaac — Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Goran, Michael Isaac
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.