Helping young women manage their weight through lifestyle changes
DISSEMINATING & IMPLEMENTING A LIFESTYLE BASED HEALTHY WEIGHT PROGRAM IN A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION
This study is testing a friendly program called HEALTH to help young women aged 18-35 who are struggling with weight gain by providing them with community support and resources to make healthier lifestyle choices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10449236 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing excessive weight gain among young adult women aged 18-35 by implementing a lifestyle modification program called HEALTH. The program aims to prevent weight gain, promote sustained weight loss, and reduce waist circumference through community-based education and support provided by Parents as Teachers (PAT). The study will evaluate the effectiveness of this program using a cluster randomized controlled trial, involving mothers with overweight and obesity across the United States. Participants will receive training and resources to help them adopt healthier lifestyles.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adult women aged 18-35 who are experiencing overweight or obesity.
Not a fit: Patients who are not within the age range of 18-35 or who do not have concerns related to weight management may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective strategies for young women to manage their weight and reduce the risk of obesity-related chronic diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with lifestyle modification interventions for weight management, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tabak, Rachel G — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Tabak, Rachel G
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.