Community health worker–delivered physical activity plan for teens
Official title: A Multi-level Community Health Worker-Delivered Physical Activity Rx Intervention for Adolescents
Funded at University of Oregon · NIH-11341951 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A teen-focused program uses community health workers to help inactive adolescents (ages 12–17) start and keep more daily physical activity.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oregon NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eugene, United States) |
| Project start | September 21, 2026 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $726,363 |
| NIH project number | 1R01NR022604-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11341951 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adolescents aged 12–17 who are currently underactive and able to participate in physical activity with parental or guardian support.
✕Less likely to help
Teens who are already highly active or have medical contraindications to physical activity may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This project partners with communities to deliver a multi-level physical activity prescription through trained community health workers, aiming to boost teens' daily activity and sustain it over time. By enrolling 12–17 year-olds and comparing AMP-Rx to a active control, the study tracks short-term and longer-term activity levels using objective measures. The approach focuses on real-world implementation to overcome barriers seen in prior programs and builds toward lifelong healthier habits.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, teens could achieve more active lifestyles, reducing future risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
How similar studies have gone: Previous programs showed mixed results, but this study adds a multi-level, CHW-delivered approach in real-world settings to improve adherence.
Where this research is happening
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University of Oregon
Eugene, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Budd, Elizabeth L — University of Oregon
- Study coordinator: Budd, Elizabeth 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.