Increasing physical activity among older African American adults through church support
Official title: The USC PRC: Community-Based Participatory Research to Study Church Implementation of an Evidence-Based Social Support Intervention to Increase Physical Activity among Older African American Adults
Funded at University of South Carolina at Columbia · NIH-10873480 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping older African American adults get more active by using their local churches to create a friendly and supportive environment for exercise and healthy living.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Carolina at Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $999,242 |
| NIH project number | 1U48DP006780-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10873480 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older African American adults who are currently underactive and at risk for chronic diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the older African American adult demographic or those who are already highly active may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing physical activity among older African American adults by implementing a community-based program within churches. It aims to engage community members and leaders to create a supportive environment that encourages physical activity through social networks. The project will involve collaboration with a community advisory board to ensure that the intervention is culturally relevant and effective. By leveraging existing church structures, the research seeks to promote healthier lifestyles and improve overall well-being in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased physical activity levels and improved health outcomes for older African American adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous community-based interventions have shown success in increasing physical activity among similar populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of South Carolina at Columbia
Columbia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wilcox, Sara — University of South Carolina at Columbia
- Study coordinator: Wilcox, Sara
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.