Effects of chemical exposure on weight loss in Hispanic children
Official title: Impact of Exposure to Perfluoroalkyl Substances on Weight Loss: A Pilot Study of Hispanic Children with Overweight/Obesity Participating in aCommunity-based Weight Loss Intervention Program
Funded at George Mason University · NIH-10938574 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how certain chemicals in our environment might affect weight loss in overweight and obese Hispanic kids who are part of a community weight loss program, by checking their weight and health before and after a 10-week program.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | George Mason University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fairfax, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $103,670 |
| NIH project number | 3R03ES035536-01S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10938574 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Hispanic children aged 0-11 years who are overweight or obese and are participating in a community-based weight loss program.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Hispanic or who do not have overweight or obesity may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) affects weight loss in overweight and obese Hispanic children participating in a community-based weight loss program. The study will compare body weight, blood pressure, and serum lipid levels before and after a 10-week intervention, focusing on the relationship between PFAS exposure and weight loss outcomes. By analyzing blood samples collected prior to the intervention, the research aims to identify factors that may influence weight loss in this vulnerable population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could help identify environmental factors that hinder weight loss in children, leading to more effective obesity interventions.
How similar studies have gone: While there is growing evidence of the effects of PFAS on obesity, this specific investigation into weight loss among Hispanic children is novel and has not been extensively studied.
Where this research is happening
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George Mason University
Fairfax, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bloom, Michael S — George Mason University
- Study coordinator: Bloom, Michael S
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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.