Promoting heart health in mothers and children through home visiting programs
Healthy Hearts/ Corazones Saludables: Partnership to promote cardiovascular health in Hispanic and non-Hispanic mothers and children in US home visiting programs
This study is testing a new way to help Hispanic and non-Hispanic moms and their kids improve their heart health by adding a successful health program to home visits, making it easier for families to learn and practice healthy habits together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | California Poly State U San Luis Obispo NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Luis Obispo, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10930305 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing cardiovascular health (CVH) among Hispanic and non-Hispanic mothers and their children by integrating a proven lifestyle intervention into existing home visiting programs. The approach involves modifying a successful pre- and postnatal intervention to specifically address obesity and cardiovascular risk factors. The program will be delivered remotely and aims to empower families with knowledge and skills to improve their health behaviors. By collaborating with home visiting partners, the research seeks to create a supportive environment for promoting healthy lifestyles.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women and mothers with children under 11 years old, particularly those participating in home visiting programs.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in home visiting programs or do not have children under the age of 11 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and obesity in mothers and their children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using lifestyle interventions to improve cardiovascular health, making this approach promising yet tailored for a specific population.
Where this research is happening
San Luis Obispo, United States
- California Poly State U San Luis Obispo — San Luis Obispo, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Phelan, Suzanne — California Poly State U San Luis Obispo
- Study coordinator: Phelan, Suzanne
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.