Helping Latino families tackle childhood obesity and chronic disease risk
Caregivers as the Agent of Change for Childhood Obesity and Chronic Disease Risk Among Latino Families
This study is testing a new program that helps Latino parents learn how to make healthier choices for their overweight children, using online support to make it easier for families to join in and see if it works better than regular health education.
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-10890004 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the high rates of overweight and obesity among Latino children, which are linked to serious health issues like type 2 diabetes. The project aims to implement a parent-based treatment program that provides support and education to parents, helping them to make healthier choices for their children. By utilizing telehealth, the program seeks to be more accessible and culturally relevant for Latino families. A randomized clinical trial will compare this approach to a standard health education program to evaluate its effectiveness in improving health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Latino families with children aged 0-21 who are at risk for obesity and related chronic diseases.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Latino or those whose children are not at risk for obesity may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in the health and well-being of Latino children by reducing obesity and chronic disease risk.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results with parent-based interventions for childhood obesity, indicating that this approach could be effective.
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.