CHD Young Adults: Boosting Activity with a Virtual Lifestyle Program
Official title: Establishing Efficacy for the Congenital Heart Disease Physical Activity Lifestyle Intervention
Funded at Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp · NIH-11383133 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program helps teens and young adults with congenital heart disease become more physically active through face-to-face online sessions and self-monitoring.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $572,943 |
| NIH project number | 5R01NR020423-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11383133 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals with congenital heart disease ages 15-25 who are willing to engage in regular online sessions and monitor their activity.
✕Less likely to help
Those who cannot participate in videoconferencing or fail to engage in self-monitoring may see limited or no benefit.
What this research studies
This project targets transition-age CHD survivors (ages 15-25) and uses engaging videoconferencing to tailor activity plans to each person. It builds on the Theory of Planned Behavior to address attitudes, social norms, and perceived control over being active, while helping participants set goals and track progress. The study assesses how changes in MVPA relate to motivational factors and health outcomes over time. If successful, it could show a scalable way to improve heart-healthy habits in a population at higher risk for later cardiovascular problems.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants could adopt more physical activity leading to better heart health as they transition into adulthood.
How similar studies have gone: Earlier feasibility work suggested this approach increases activity among AYAs with CHD, indicating potential for broader impact.
Where this research is happening
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Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp
Columbus, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jackson, Jamie L. — Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp
- Study coordinator: Jackson, Jamie L.
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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.