Helping Latino Families Reduce Childhood Obesity and Chronic Disease Risk
Caregivers as the Agent of Change for Childhood Obesity and Chronic Disease Risk Among Latino Families
This project explores a new way to help Latino children and their parents manage weight and lower the risk of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hospital of Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11138438 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Latino children often face higher rates of overweight and obesity, which can lead to chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes. This project focuses on a parent-based treatment approach, where parents receive support to help their children manage weight, without the child directly participating in every session. We are comparing a culturally tailored telehealth program for Latino families with a general health education group. The goal is to find an effective and lasting way to improve health for both children and their parents.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Latino families with children who are overweight or obese and at risk for chronic diseases, along with at least one participating parent.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Latino or whose children are not overweight or obese would likely not benefit directly from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could offer Latino families a culturally sensitive and accessible way to improve their children's health and reduce the risk of serious chronic conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Family-based treatment is known to be effective for childhood weight management, and this project builds on that by tailoring an emerging parent-based approach for Latino families.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- Children's Hospital of Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Boutelle, Kerri N — Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Boutelle, Kerri N
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.