Improving mental health and obesity prevention in children
Research Center for Child Well-Being
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT COLUMBIA · NIH-10802421
This study is all about finding better ways to help kids aged 2-10 who are struggling with mental health issues and obesity, and it's being done by a team at the University of South Carolina to create helpful programs and support for healthier, happier children.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT COLUMBIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10802421 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the high rates of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, as well as childhood obesity, in children aged 2-10. The University of South Carolina Research Center for Child Well-Being aims to develop prevention and intervention strategies to reduce these risks. The project involves creating a strong research infrastructure and supporting early-stage investigators to conduct trials and studies that will contribute to improving child well-being. By fostering collaboration among researchers, the center seeks to innovate and implement effective solutions for these pressing public health issues.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are children aged 2-10 who are at risk for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders or obesity.
Not a fit: Children outside the age range of 2-10 or those without risk factors for the targeted conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in mental health and obesity prevention strategies for children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in similar prevention and intervention approaches for childhood mental health and obesity.
Where this research is happening
COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT COLUMBIA — COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: PRINZ, RONALD J — UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT COLUMBIA
- Study coordinator: PRINZ, RONALD J
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: behavioral disorder