More Outside Your Door (MOYD)
['FUNDING_R01'] · ALASKA NATIVE TRIBAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM · NIH-11126595
MOYD helps Alaska Native preschool children, families, schools, and communities bring traditional foods, outdoor activities, and health screening feedback into daily life to lower childhood obesity and future diabetes risk.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | ALASKA NATIVE TRIBAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ANCHORAGE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11126595 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
MOYD partners with rural Alaska Head Start programs to introduce traditional foods and outdoor, culturally centered physical activities in preschool classrooms. Families receive personalized feedback from their child's health screenings alongside resources to support healthier eating, sleep, and play at home. The project supports community changes to make outdoor play areas safer and more inviting for all residents. Teachers and community members work together to adapt a culturally grounded curriculum that fits local traditions and daily routines.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are Alaska Native children ages 3 to 5 enrolled in participating rural Head Start programs, along with their parents or caregivers and local community members.
Not a fit: Children outside the 3–5 age range, families in nonparticipating communities, or children with medical conditions that prevent outdoor activity may not receive benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, MOYD could help preschool children reach healthier weights and reduce their long-term risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
How similar studies have performed: Culturally tailored, community-based programs have shown improvements in diet and activity in Indigenous and rural groups, though long-term diabetes prevention results remain limited.
Where this research is happening
ANCHORAGE, UNITED STATES
- ALASKA NATIVE TRIBAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM — ANCHORAGE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: STILLWATER, BARBARA JANOAH — ALASKA NATIVE TRIBAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM
- Study coordinator: STILLWATER, BARBARA JANOAH
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.
Conditions: Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus