Keeping Active: A Church Program to Boost Movement for African Americans
Keep it Movin': A Church-based Intervention to Improve Physical Function in African Americans
This program helps African Americans with multiple health conditions improve their physical activity and ability to move, offered through local churches.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11373146 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many African Americans with multiple chronic conditions face challenges with daily movement and physical activity, leading to increased disability and reduced quality of life. This program, called "Keep It Movin'," works with churches in the Chicago area to offer a structured physical activity program. It aims to help participants improve their physical function and reduce disability. The program is designed to be accessible and supportive within the community, building on established methods to promote independence.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are African Americans aged 21 and older living in the Chicago area who have multiple chronic health conditions and experience limitations in their physical function.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have multiple chronic conditions or are not experiencing physical function limitations may not directly benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could help African Americans with multiple chronic conditions maintain their independence and improve their overall quality of life by enhancing their physical abilities.
How similar studies have performed: This program builds upon the success of the evidence-based Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders (LIFE) Study, which demonstrated that structured physical activity can reduce mobility disability in older adults.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- University of Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lynch, Elizabeth B — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Lynch, Elizabeth B
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 below.