LYFE-III: Scaling a culturally tailored online program to support Latino families
Official title: The Latino Youth and Family Empowerment Study – III (LYFE-III): Bringing to Scale a Culturally-Adapted and Evidence-Based Intervention for Latino Families
Funded at Texas A&m University Health Science Ctr · NIH-11345510 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A family-based online program for Latino households aims to reduce youth mental health problems by delivering culturally adapted strategies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Texas A&m University Health Science Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (College Station, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $231,139 |
| NIH project number | 5R34MH134935-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11345510 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Latino families with a child aged 0-11 who experience stress or mental health challenges and face barriers to care.
✕Less likely to help
Families with no interest in online, culturally tailored mental health support for children may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project plans to adapt and expand an online family intervention called Nuestras Familias to reach more Latino families with 0-11 year olds. It focuses on reducing stress, improving mental health, and addressing barriers like language and access to care, especially in the context of COVID-19. Families will engage in online activities and coaching to build skills for supporting youth well-being and family resilience. The study will evaluate whether the online program improves youth mood and reduces loneliness and distress in a real-world setting.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, families could access a scalable online program that supports child and teen mental health and strengthens family resources.
How similar studies have gone: Previous LYFE studies showed promise in adapting family interventions for Latino families, with ongoing expansion to online formats.
Where this research is happening
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Texas A&m University Health Science Ctr
College Station, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cobb, Cory Lamoine — Texas A&m University Health Science Ctr
- Study coordinator: Cobb, Cory Lamoine
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.