Improving community design to promote physical activity
Physical Activity Policy Research and Evaluation Network
This study is all about making our neighborhoods better for walking and biking, so people can be more active and healthy, and it’s designed for everyone in the community who wants to enjoy a more active lifestyle.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11047794 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance physical activity in communities by developing and implementing strategies that encourage better community design. The project will focus on creating environments that support walking and biking through policies and plans that facilitate these activities. By engaging various sectors and communities, the research seeks to address gaps in effective strategies for implementing community design interventions. The goal is to create healthier environments that promote active lifestyles.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in communities that are looking to improve their physical activity infrastructure.
Not a fit: Patients who live in areas with already established and effective physical activity infrastructure may not receive significant benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to healthier communities with increased physical activity levels among residents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in improving community health outcomes through similar community design interventions.
Where this research is happening
Worcester, United States
- Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester — Worcester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lemon, Stephenie C. — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Lemon, Stephenie C.
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.