An online platform to help rural parents promote healthy habits in their children
Inclusive Online Interactive Platform for Parents in Rural Settings to Promote Healthy Habits
This study is creating a helpful online tool for parents in rural areas to support their kids in making healthy choices, especially to tackle issues like obesity and diabetes, and we want to hear from families to make sure it works well for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Minnesota Healthsolutions Corporation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Paul, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10918832 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to create a digital platform designed specifically for parents living in rural areas to encourage and support healthy behaviors in their children. The platform will address the unique challenges faced by these families, such as higher rates of obesity and diabetes, by providing tailored resources and prompts for positive behavior changes. Through collaboration with Mayo Clinic, the project will involve gathering feedback from users to ensure the platform meets their needs effectively. A prototype will be tested for usability and acceptability among the target population to refine the platform before wider implementation.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are parents or caregivers of children aged 0-11 living in rural settings.
Not a fit: Patients who do not live in rural areas or do not have children in the specified age range may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower rural families to adopt healthier lifestyles, potentially reducing obesity and related health issues in children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using digital platforms to promote health behavior changes, particularly in underserved populations.
Where this research is happening
Saint Paul, United States
- Minnesota Healthsolutions Corporation — Saint Paul, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Knutson, Matthew — Minnesota Healthsolutions Corporation
- Study coordinator: Knutson, Matthew
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.