Community programs to lower obesity-related cancer risk in Acres Homes
Center for Transformative Community-Driven Research to Prevent Obesity-related Cancer
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF TX MD ANDERSON CAN CTR · NIH-11362096
This center will test neighborhood nutrition and physical activity programs to help lower obesity and cancer risk for kids, parents, and local cancer survivors in Acres Homes, Houston.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF TX MD ANDERSON CAN CTR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (HOUSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11362096 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You would be part of a community-driven effort based in Acres Homes that partners with local schools and the Be Well Communities program. One project offers a multi-level nutrition program aimed at elementary students and their parents to try to improve BMI and metabolic health. A second project adapts a physical activity program for cancer survivors to improve strength and daily functioning. All work is embedded in local services and environments so changes fit everyday life in your neighborhood.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Best candidates are residents of Acres Homes: elementary school students and their parents for the nutrition project, and local cancer survivors for the physical activity project.
Not a fit: People who do not live in Acres Homes or who are not within the target age/ survivor groups may not receive direct benefit from these specific local programs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the programs could lower BMI and metabolic risk in children and parents and improve physical functioning for cancer survivors, which may reduce long-term cancer risk and improve quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Similar community-based nutrition and activity programs have shown mixed but promising effects on BMI and fitness, while place-based survivorship physical activity work is less common.
Where this research is happening
HOUSTON, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF TX MD ANDERSON CAN CTR — HOUSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BASEN-ENGQUIST, KAREN M — UNIVERSITY OF TX MD ANDERSON CAN CTR
- Study coordinator: BASEN-ENGQUIST, KAREN M
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.
Conditions: Cancer Center