Encouraging families to be more active together using a mobile app
Family Fit: Promoting Family-Based Physical Activity and Weight Gain Prevention Through Mobile Technology
['FUNDING_R21'] · UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA · NIH-10459232
This study is all about helping families get active together to keep kids and teens at a healthy weight, and it involves testing a fun mobile app that tracks your family's activities and connects with devices like Fitbit, while also providing tips and support for parents.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R21'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (GAINESVILLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10459232 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on promoting physical activity among families to prevent weight gain in children and adolescents. It aims to develop and test a mobile app that encourages family-based physical activities, integrating with wearable devices like Fitbit to track progress. The intervention will include training for families on effective communication and support, creating a social network for parents, and targeting moderate to vigorous physical activity levels. By engaging families, the project seeks to create a supportive environment for maintaining healthy weight.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are families with children aged 9 to 12 years who are looking to increase their physical activity levels.
Not a fit: Patients who are not part of a family unit or those without children in the targeted age range may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could help families adopt healthier lifestyles and prevent obesity-related health issues in children and adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success with family-based interventions for physical activity, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
GAINESVILLE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA — GAINESVILLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: JAKE-SCHOFFMAN, DANIELLE ERIN — UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
- Study coordinator: JAKE-SCHOFFMAN, DANIELLE ERIN
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.