How sleep affects obesity in toddlers from Mexican American families
Sleep and Obesity in Toddlers from Mexican American Families
This study looks at how sleep habits affect weight in toddlers aged 1 to 3 from Mexican American families, focusing on different factors like their home environment and parenting styles, to help find better ways to improve sleep and prevent obesity in young children.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11160097 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between sleep patterns and obesity in toddlers aged 12 to 39 months from Mexican American families. It aims to identify various socioecological factors that influence sleep, such as environmental, sociocultural, and parental practices. By using objective measures of sleep rather than relying solely on parent reports, the study seeks to provide a clearer understanding of how sleep deficiencies may contribute to obesity in this population. The findings could help develop targeted interventions to improve sleep and reduce obesity rates among these children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are toddlers aged 12 to 39 months from Mexican American families who may be experiencing sleep issues or obesity.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 12 to 39 months or those not from Mexican American families may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved sleep health and reduced obesity rates in toddlers from Mexican American families.
How similar studies have performed: While there is existing research on sleep and obesity in older children, this specific focus on toddlers from Mexican American families is relatively novel and has not been extensively studied.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Thompson, Darcy Ann — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Thompson, Darcy Ann
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.