Preventing obesity in adolescents through a school-based program in Louisiana
Dissemination of an Adolescent Obesity Prevention Intervention to Louisiana Schools
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 ID | NIH-10579702 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 11-13 who are enrolled in 6th or 7th grade in participating Louisiana schools.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in the specified age range or who do not attend the participating schools may not benefit from this research.
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 performed: Previous research has shown success with similar school-based obesity prevention programs, indicating a promising approach for this intervention.
Where this research is happening
Baton Rouge, United States
- 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
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.