Multicomponent lifestyle program to curb obesity and cardiometabolic risk in Samoan children
Official title: Developing a multicomponent lifestyle intervention to address obesity and cardiometabolic risk in Samoan children
Funded at Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah · NIH-11601041 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | August 20, 2026 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $249,000 |
| NIH project number | 4R00HL166781-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11601041 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children in Samoa and Samoan diaspora communities who are under 9 years old or approaching 9 years and whose families are engaged in the program.
✕Less likely to help
Children who are not exposed to the intervention or who do not complete the program may see no direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project partners with Samoan communities to create and pilot a practical, routine-based program for children before age 9. It uses proven behavior-change ideas like goal setting and positive feedback to encourage healthier meals, better sleep, and strong family involvement. The goal is to reduce obesity and cardiometabolic risk by weaving healthy habits into everyday life in a low-resource setting. The R00 phase will test the feasibility and acceptability of the co-designed intervention in real-world communities and households.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, children could develop lifelong healthy habits that lower obesity and cardiometabolic risk.
How similar studies have gone: Previous routine-based programs in other settings have shown promise in improving health behaviors among young children, though results vary by context.
Where this research is happening
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Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Choy, Courtney Cheu Lin — Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Choy, Courtney Cheu Lin
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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.