Preventing child obesity in low-income communities
StEP OUT
This study is testing a program called StEP that helps families in low-income and minority communities learn about nutrition and parenting to prevent childhood obesity, especially by making it easier for them to join sessions from home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Feinstein Institute for Medical Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Manhasset, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10891389 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and implementing interventions to prevent child obesity, particularly in low-income and minority communities. The program, known as StEP, provides nutrition and parenting support sessions in primary care settings, aiming to address risk factors for obesity that can begin during pregnancy. The approach has shifted to include remote delivery methods, making it more accessible for families who face geographic barriers. By engaging families in these sessions, the research seeks to improve child obesity-related outcomes through increased participation.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are families with children in low-income, minority communities, particularly those who are pregnant or have young children.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to low-income or minority communities may not receive the intended benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant reductions in child obesity rates and associated health risks in vulnerable populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous interventions targeting child obesity in similar demographics have shown promise, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Manhasset, United States
- Feinstein Institute for Medical Research — Manhasset, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Katzow, Michelle Weiss — Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
- Study coordinator: Katzow, Michelle Weiss
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.