How maternal weight loss surgery affects children's health and lifestyle
Changing Health And Lifestyle Behaviors of Offspring Following Maternal Bariatric Surgery
This study looks at how weight loss surgery for moms can affect their kids' eating habits and activity levels, with the goal of helping families create healthier lifestyles together to lower the chances of obesity in children.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10666635 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of maternal bariatric surgery on the health and lifestyle behaviors of their children. It focuses on how mothers who undergo weight loss surgery can influence their children's eating habits and physical activity levels. The study aims to develop interventions that help families create healthier home environments, thereby reducing the risk of obesity in children. By understanding the dynamics of maternal influence, the research seeks to break the cycle of obesity across generations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are mothers who have undergone bariatric surgery and have children aged 0-21 years.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have children or whose children are not within the age range of 0-21 years may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for children of mothers who have undergone bariatric surgery, potentially reducing obesity rates in future generations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that interventions targeting parental behaviors can effectively influence children's health outcomes, suggesting a promising avenue for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Cincinnati, United States
- Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr — Cincinnati, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zeller, Margaret H — Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Zeller, Margaret H
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.