Helping children manage their weight through supportive conversations in clinics
Reducing Childhood Obesity through EHR-supported Motivational Interviewing
This study is looking at how friendly conversations about health can help kids and their families make better choices to tackle childhood obesity, and it will be done in 36 pediatric clinics to see if this approach works better than regular care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11054603 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to tackle the rising rates of childhood obesity by implementing a method called Motivational Interviewing (MI) in pediatric clinics. By engaging children and their families in meaningful conversations about health and weight, the study seeks to motivate behavior change in a supportive environment. The research will be conducted in 36 pediatric clinics, comparing the effectiveness of the MI approach against standard care. The goal is to find a sustainable and effective way to help children achieve healthier weights without requiring extensive resources.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years, particularly those who are overweight or obese.
Not a fit: Patients who are already at a healthy weight or those outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective strategies for reducing childhood obesity, improving health outcomes for children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies using Motivational Interviewing have shown success in reducing BMI in children, particularly among minority and low-income populations.
Where this research is happening
Oakland, UNITED STATES
- Kaiser Foundation Research Institute — Oakland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Koebnick, Corinna — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Koebnick, Corinna
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.