Improving weight-related health for adolescents and young adults

Promoting weight-related health in the next generation of adolescents and young adults:A comprehensive program of research

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA · NIH-11034819

This study is all about helping teens and young adults improve their health by looking at things like what they eat, how much they move, and how they feel about their bodies, especially with the impact of social media; if you join, you'll get to share your thoughts and experiences to help find better ways to support young people's health.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA (nih funded)
Locations1 site (MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11034819 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on promoting weight-related health among adolescents and young adults by addressing various factors such as dietary intake, physical activity, body image, and disordered eating behaviors. It aims to understand the unique challenges faced by today's youth, particularly in the context of social media influences and changing socio-environmental factors. By engaging with communities and utilizing a comprehensive approach, the research seeks to identify effective strategies for improving health outcomes in this population. Participants may be involved in discussions and activities that explore these important health issues.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include adolescents and young adults aged 0-21 who are experiencing issues related to weight, body image, or disordered eating.

Not a fit: Patients who are outside the age range of 0-21 or who do not have concerns related to weight or body image may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and better weight management strategies for adolescents and young adults.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research, such as Project EAT, has shown success in addressing weight-related health issues, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful impact.

Where this research is happening

MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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