Improving Obesity Care for Children in Community Settings
The ADAPT Trial: Adapting Evidence-Based Obesity Interventions in Community Settings
This project helps community centers offer effective programs to support children and families in managing childhood obesity, especially in underserved areas.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11163502 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many children, particularly those in rural and minority communities, do not have access to proven programs for childhood obesity. This project aims to change that by adapting a successful program called COACH, which helps children and parents learn healthy behaviors. We will work with community centers to make sure the COACH program fits the unique needs of local families. The goal is to make it easier for more children to get the support they need to achieve a healthy weight.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 0-11 years old who are experiencing obesity, particularly those from low-income, minority, and rural families in middle Tennessee.
Not a fit: Patients outside the specified age range or geographic area, or those not seeking community-based obesity support, may not directly benefit from this particular program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could make effective childhood obesity programs more widely available, helping to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes for many children.
How similar studies have performed: The COACH program has previously shown effectiveness in reducing child BMI at one-year follow-up in a prior randomized controlled trial.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, United States
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Heerman, William — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Heerman, William
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.