Conmigo: a mother-daughter program to boost girls’ physical activity
Official title: Conmigo: a multi-level mother-daughter physical activity intervention for pre-adolescent girls
Funded at San Diego State University · NIH-11406312 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A family-based program helps preadolescent girls (8–11) be more active by engaging moms at home and in school, with activities led by YMCA staff.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | San Diego State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project start | September 9, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,748,677 |
| NIH project number | 4R01CA292783-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11406312 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are girls aged 8–11 and their mothers from participating schools who are willing to engage in regular activity sessions and family-based health activities.
✕Less likely to help
Girls who are not interested in physical activity or whose families cannot participate may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests a two-arm program in 18 schools where girls attend physical activity classes and learn habits to stay active, while their mothers participate to support healthier routines at home. It will compare the program to a nutrition-focused attention control, using a clear plan to measure both how well it works and how easy it is to implement in real schools. The team will collect data over time to see short-term and longer-term effects on activity levels and family communication about health. The study uses mixed methods to understand both outcomes and practical adoption by communities and schools.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could increase activity levels in young girls and strengthen family support for healthy habits, potentially reducing later health risks.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work showed feasibility and some improvements, but this trial emphasizes objective activity measures and longer follow-up in a larger, real-world setting.
Where this research is happening
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San Diego State University
San Diego, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Arredondo, Elva M — San Diego State University
- Study coordinator: Arredondo, Elva M
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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.