Preventing heart disease in Native American youth through tailored programs for healthy eating and exercise.
Native American Youth Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: Implementation of Culturally-Tailored Evidence-Based After School and Home Visitation Programs for Healthy Eating and Physical Activity
This study is all about helping Native American kids in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Duluth stay healthy by creating fun after-school programs and home visits that focus on good eating and staying active, all while respecting their culture and community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10906156 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on reducing cardiovascular disease and obesity among Native American youth by implementing culturally-tailored after-school and home visitation programs. The project collaborates with local organizations and schools in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Duluth to promote healthy eating and physical activity. By using a community-based participatory research approach, the programs are designed to fit the cultural and socioeconomic contexts of the participants, ensuring greater acceptance and effectiveness. The interventions are based on proven evidence-based strategies to foster long-term health improvements.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Native American youth living in urban communities who are at risk for cardiovascular diseases and obesity.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Native American or those who are not part of the targeted urban communities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the rates of cardiovascular disease and obesity among Native American youth.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with culturally-tailored interventions in similar populations, indicating a promising approach for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: French, Simone a. — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: French, Simone a.
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.