Improving heart health for mothers and children in Nigeria.
ENhancing Intergenerational HeAlth in Nigeria: Peripartum as Critical Life StagE for CardioVascular Health (ENHANCE-CVH)
This study is all about helping moms and their kids in Nigeria live healthier lives by encouraging better eating and more physical activity during pregnancy and early childhood, and it’s looking for 1,000 pregnant women with obesity to join in on a program called HEALTH that aims to make a positive difference for their families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10920428 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing cardiovascular health among mothers and their children in Nigeria, particularly during critical life stages such as pregnancy and early childhood. It aims to implement a tailored intervention called HEALTH (Healthy Eating Active Living Taught at Home) to promote better dietary habits and physical activity among pregnant women with obesity. By recruiting 1,000 participants, the study will assess the effectiveness of this intervention in improving maternal health behaviors and reducing the risk of noncommunicable diseases in families. The approach includes leveraging national health policies to support sustainable health improvements.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are pregnant women in Nigeria who are experiencing obesity.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or do not have obesity may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in cardiovascular health for mothers and their children, potentially reducing maternal and child mortality rates.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in implementing health interventions targeting maternal and child health, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this study.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Huffman, Mark D — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Huffman, Mark D
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.