Preventing obesity in adolescents through a school-based program in Louisiana
Official title: Dissemination of an Adolescent Obesity Prevention Intervention to Louisiana Schools
Funded at Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge · NIH-10579702 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a fun program called ProudMe to help kids aged 11-13 in Louisiana schools eat healthier and be more active, while also getting feedback from students, teachers, and parents to see how well it works.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baton Rouge, United States) |
| Project start | April 14, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $451,182 |
| NIH project number | 1R15HD108765-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10579702 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 11-13 who are enrolled in 6th or 7th grade in participating Louisiana schools.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not in the specified age range or who do not attend the participating schools may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to implement the ProudMe intervention, which focuses on preventing obesity among adolescents aged 11-13 in Louisiana schools. The program combines effective school-based strategies with innovative technology to engage students in healthier eating and physical activity. By recruiting students from multiple schools, the project will evaluate the impact of the intervention on weight status and obesity-prevention behaviors. Additionally, feedback will be gathered from teachers, parents, and students to assess how well the program is adapted and implemented in diverse school environments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a significant reduction in obesity rates among adolescents in Louisiana, promoting healthier lifestyles.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with similar school-based obesity prevention programs, indicating a promising approach for this intervention.
Where this research is happening
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Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chen, Senlin — Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge
- Study coordinator: Chen, Senlin
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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.