Addressing malnutrition in mothers and children in Guatemala
Official title: An integrated intervention to address the double burden of maternal child malnutrition in Guatemala
Funded at Brigham and Women's Hospital · NIH-11047198 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for ways to help pregnant mothers in rural Indigenous communities in Guatemala gain healthy weight and ensure their children get enough nutrition, by providing food support and guidance to 766 families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | December 25, 2024 |
| Project end | November 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $641,647 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HD114708-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11047198 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women and their children living in rural Indigenous communities in Guatemala.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in the targeted rural Indigenous communities or who are not pregnant may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates a comprehensive approach to tackle the dual issues of maternal obesity and child undernutrition in rural Indigenous communities in Guatemala. It aims to implement evidence-based interventions that promote healthy weight gain during pregnancy and prevent undernutrition in children. The project will involve a randomized trial with 766 pregnant mothers and their children, providing both food supplementation and counseling to improve nutritional outcomes. By focusing on integrated, scalable, and affordable solutions, the research seeks to enhance the health of both mothers and their children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve nutritional health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases for mothers and their children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in implementing integrated nutritional interventions, but this specific approach is novel in the context of Guatemala.
Where this research is happening
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rohloff, Peter — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Rohloff, Peter
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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.