Improving sleep to prevent obesity in children
Official title: Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of a Brief Behavioral Sleep Intervention for Excessive Weight Gain Prevention in Primary Care
Funded at Temple Univ of the Commonwealth · NIH-11056832 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at a short program to help kids get better sleep so they can maintain a healthy weight, especially for those who might be at higher risk due to their background.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Temple Univ of the Commonwealth NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $315,875 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK139665-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11056832 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include children aged 6-11 years who are at risk for obesity and may have insufficient sleep.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are already diagnosed with obesity or have severe sleep disorders may not benefit from this intervention.
What this research studies
This research investigates a brief behavioral intervention aimed at enhancing sleep duration in children to prevent excessive weight gain. By focusing on primary care settings, the study seeks to reach children who may be at higher risk for obesity due to socioeconomic and racial disparities. The intervention will involve strategies to improve sleep habits, which are linked to healthier weight management. The approach is based on existing evidence that better sleep can lead to improved eating behaviors and weight outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a novel and effective method for preventing obesity in children by improving their sleep patterns.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results in adult populations regarding sleep interventions and weight management, but this approach in children is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hart, Chantelle Nobile — Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
- Study coordinator: Hart, Chantelle Nobile
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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.