Collaborative efforts to reduce childhood obesity
Official title: NATIONAL COLLABORATIVE ON CHILDHOOD OBESITY RESEARCH (NCCOR) COORDINATING CENTER
Funded at Family Health International · NIH-11164450 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping kids aged 0-11 eat healthier and be more active by bringing together health organizations to share ideas and resources, so we can find the best ways to tackle childhood obesity together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Family Health International NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | September 29, 2021 |
| Project end | September 28, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $309,849 |
| NIH project number | 75N91021F00203-P00006-0-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11164450 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 who are at risk of obesity or are currently experiencing obesity-related health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are outside the age range of 0-11 years or those who do not have concerns related to obesity may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing childhood obesity by fostering collaboration among major health organizations to promote healthy eating and physical activity among children aged 0-11. The project aims to identify effective strategies and interventions through collective action and research, enhancing the knowledge base to find solutions. By managing communications and disseminating resources, the initiative seeks to improve the effectiveness of obesity prevention efforts across communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant reductions in childhood obesity rates and improved health outcomes for children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous collaborative efforts in childhood obesity research have shown promise in developing effective interventions and strategies.
Where this research is happening
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Family Health International
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Phillips, Todd — Family Health International
- Study coordinator: Phillips, Todd
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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.