Better Sleep for Children to Prevent Obesity Using a Mobile App
Optimizing a Mobile Health Platform for Sleep Promotion and Obesity Prevention in Children
['FUNDING_R01'] · CHILDREN'S HOSP OF PHILADELPHIA · NIH-11124204
This project aims to create and improve a mobile app that helps children sleep longer to prevent childhood obesity.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | CHILDREN'S HOSP OF PHILADELPHIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11124204 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Many children don't get enough sleep, which is linked to childhood obesity, and this problem affects different groups of children unevenly. Doctors want to help families promote healthy sleep, but they often don't have enough time during appointments. This project is developing a mobile app that families can use at home to help children get more sleep. The goal is to make sure the app works well for all children, regardless of their background, by finding the best ways to deliver sleep support remotely.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates would be children aged 0-11 years old who are at risk for or experiencing shorter sleep duration and excess weight gain.
Not a fit: Patients who already have healthy sleep patterns and a healthy weight may not receive direct benefit from this specific intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this mobile app could offer an accessible way for families to improve their children's sleep and help prevent obesity.
How similar studies have performed: While behavioral sleep interventions have shown effectiveness, this project focuses on optimizing and delivering them remotely through a mobile platform in a primary care setting, which is a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES
- CHILDREN'S HOSP OF PHILADELPHIA — PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MITCHELL, JONATHAN ANDREW — CHILDREN'S HOSP OF PHILADELPHIA
- Study coordinator: MITCHELL, JONATHAN ANDREW
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.