Improving community efforts to prevent childhood obesity
Feasibility of Network Interventions to Facilitate Community Coalition Adoption of Evidence-Based Strategies for Child Obesity Prevention
['FUNDING_CAREER'] · TUFTS UNIVERSITY BOSTON · NIH-10886800
This study is looking at how groups in your community can work together better to use proven methods to help prevent childhood obesity, especially in neighborhoods that face economic challenges, so that kids can lead healthier lives.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_CAREER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | TUFTS UNIVERSITY BOSTON (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10886800 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how community coalitions can better adopt evidence-based strategies to prevent childhood obesity, particularly in areas with socioeconomic disadvantages. By utilizing network interventions, the study aims to enhance collaboration among coalition members from various sectors, such as public health and education. Researchers will also employ systems science simulations to understand how relationships within these coalitions evolve and influence behavior change over time. The ultimate goal is to increase the effectiveness of obesity prevention efforts in communities that need it most.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children aged 0-11 years living in communities with socioeconomic disadvantages.
Not a fit: Patients who are not children or those living in higher-income households may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective community programs that significantly reduce childhood obesity rates.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community coalitions can effectively reduce childhood obesity, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
BOSTON, UNITED STATES
- TUFTS UNIVERSITY BOSTON — BOSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MOORE, TRAVIS ROBERT — TUFTS UNIVERSITY BOSTON
- Study coordinator: MOORE, TRAVIS ROBERT
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.
Conditions: Cardiac Diseases, Cardiac Disorders