Helping rural families improve their health and reduce obesity
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This study is looking to help rural families tackle obesity by starting with a 4-month program for parents to learn healthy habits, followed by a 6-month group program for the whole family, using mobile health tools to make it easier and more effective for everyone involved.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kansas Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kansas City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11004150 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing obesity in rural families by implementing a two-phase intervention. Initially, parents will participate in a 4-month program designed to promote healthy behaviors, followed by a 6-month family-based group intervention that includes both parents and children. The study aims to leverage mobile health technology to make these interventions accessible and effective, particularly in areas with limited resources. By targeting the family unit, the research seeks to create sustainable changes in dietary and physical activity behaviors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include families with children aged 0-11 years living in rural areas who are seeking to improve their health and reduce obesity.
Not a fit: Patients who do not live in rural areas or those without children may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant reductions in obesity rates among rural families, improving overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mobile health interventions can effectively reduce obesity in children and families, indicating a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
Kansas City, United States
- University of Kansas Medical Center — Kansas City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Davis, Ann M — University of Kansas Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Davis, Ann M
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.