Investigating genetic factors influencing childhood obesity
Official title: REPOSITORY PULL FOR COLLABORATIVE PERINATAL PROJECT (CPP) OBESITY GENOME WIDE ASSOCIATION STUDIES (GWAS)
Funded at Fisher Bioservices, INC. · NIH-10637456 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how genes might play a role in childhood obesity by analyzing information from past pregnancies, and it aims to find ways to help prevent and treat obesity in kids and adults.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fisher Bioservices, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project start | April 20, 2022 |
| Project end | April 19, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $93,279 |
| NIH project number | 275201400003I-0-759402200002-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10637456 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include children and young adults who may be affected by obesity or have a family history of obesity-related conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by obesity or do not have a family history of obesity-related conditions may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how genetic factors contribute to childhood obesity by analyzing data from a historical pregnancy cohort. It utilizes genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to identify genetic influences on body mass index (BMI) in children, which can help inform prevention and treatment strategies for obesity and related health issues. The study examines the interactions between genetic predispositions and environmental factors that may affect obesity rates. By leveraging data from the Collaborative Perinatal Project, the research aims to uncover insights that could lead to better health outcomes for children and adults alike.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing and treating childhood obesity, ultimately enhancing long-term health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research using genome-wide association studies has shown promise in identifying genetic factors related to obesity, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
-
Fisher Bioservices, INC.
Rockville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Martin, Brittany — Fisher Bioservices, INC.
- Study coordinator: Martin, Brittany
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
-
Understanding how knee pain and knee obesity and muscle loss affect knee osteoarthritis
This project looks at how knee swelling, excess knee fat, and muscle loss relate to pain and structural changes in knee osteoarthritis in adults.
-
Understanding how maternal and infant sleep and daily rhythms influence early appetite and obesity risk
This project explores how infant sleep, circadian rhythms, and maternal-infant timing relate to early appetite patterns and the risk of obesity in the first year of life.
-
GLP-1 receptor agonists as immune targets to treat asthma in lean and obese adults
Aims to understand how GLP-1R‑agonist diabetes medicines may directly calm immune cells to reduce asthma in adults who are lean or obese.
-
Understanding how where you live and personal factors during pregnancy affect a child’s risk for obesity and metabolic problems
This project looks at how neighborhood conditions and individual factors during pregnancy may influence a child’s risk of obesity and metabolic health as they grow.
-
Multicomponent lifestyle program to curb obesity and cardiometabolic risk in Samoan children
A locally designed lifestyle program aimed at preventing obesity and heart-disease risk in Samoan kids, with a focus on daily routines, healthy eating, sleep, and family support.
-
Game-based mobile app to help pregnant women with overweight/obesity manage weight in Nepal
A new app designed for pregnant women in Nepal with overweight or obesity to help manage weight gain during pregnancy and reduce weight retention after birth.
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.