Preventing obesity in young Hispanic children through family education
Official title: Caring for Bebe: Early Childhood Obesity Prevention Intervention for Hispanic Families
Funded at University of Miami Coral Gables · NIH-10899565 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping Hispanic families with young children by creating a fun, bilingual social media program that gives pregnant women and moms tips on healthy eating, breastfeeding, and good sleep habits to prevent obesity in their little ones.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Miami Coral Gables NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Coral Gables, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $150,125 |
| NIH project number | 5K01HL160915-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10899565 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Hispanic pregnant women and their mothers who are interested in preventing obesity in infants.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Hispanic or those who do not have young children may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on preventing obesity in Hispanic children aged 0-5 by developing a bilingual, social media-based educational program for pregnant women and their mothers. The program aims to address risk factors such as breastfeeding practices, early introduction of solid foods, and sleep quality. By engaging families in a multigenerational approach, the intervention seeks to promote healthier behaviors from infancy. Participants will receive resources and support to help them make informed choices about nutrition and lifestyle.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the prevalence of obesity and related health issues in Hispanic children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous interventions targeting early childhood obesity in minority populations have shown promise, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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University of Miami Coral Gables
Coral Gables, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lebron, Cynthia Nicole — University of Miami Coral Gables
- Study coordinator: Lebron, Cynthia Nicole
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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.