Improving physical activity for Latinas using mindfulness
Official title: Improving Physical Activity Participation in Latinas with Mindfulness
Funded at Brown University · NIH-11387763 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program designed for Latina women to help them become more physically active through mindfulness-based strategies delivered remotely.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | July 5, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $659,367 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL171195-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11387763 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Latina women who are at risk for cardiovascular and chronic disease and who can participate remotely using technology.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without access to remote technology or those with contraindications to increased physical activity may not benefit.
What this research studies
This grant focuses on helping Latina women increase their daily physical activity to reduce heart and metabolic risk. The intervention uses mindfulness and technology-based delivery to support adherence to activity guidelines. The study builds on a proven, culturally tailored program and tests how stress and everyday life impact motivation and consistency. Participants would be enrolled remotely and tracked for activity levels and health markers over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lead to higher physical activity and better heart health in Latina women.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work showed improvements in total activity minutes and guideline adherence in similar populations, with room for further optimization.
Where this research is happening
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Brown University
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Marcus, Bess Hya — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Marcus, Bess Hya
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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.