Improving diet and physical activity in adolescents through community involvement
Official title: Incorporating Youth Voices in Community-Based Intervention Development to Improve Diet Quality and Physical Activity
Funded at Rhode Island Hospital · NIH-10988226 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping kids in Greater Providence, Rhode Island, eat better and be more active by listening to what they want and need, so we can create fun and effective programs just for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rhode Island Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $76,984 |
| NIH project number | 5F32HL168806-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10988226 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 years, particularly those from racial/ethnic minority backgrounds or economically disadvantaged communities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 12 to 20 years or those not residing in the Greater Providence area may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing childhood obesity by developing community-based interventions that enhance diet quality and physical activity among adolescents in Greater Providence, Rhode Island. The study will gather insights from local youth to understand their needs and preferences, using a mixed-methods approach that includes community assessments and stakeholder partnerships. By evaluating existing programs and identifying community assets, the research aims to create tailored intervention strategies that resonate with the target population. The involvement of a Young Voices Panel will ensure that the perspectives of adolescents are central to the intervention design.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective strategies that significantly improve the health and well-being of adolescents by reducing obesity rates.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-based interventions targeting obesity in youth, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
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Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Durkin, Kristine — Rhode Island Hospital
- Study coordinator: Durkin, Kristine
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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.