Promoting physical activity among fathers and their children
Fathers and Children Exercising Together (FACEiT)
This study is looking to see how a fun program that encourages dads to get active with their families can work, especially for African American fathers, by checking how many steps they take and how they feel about parenting.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baton Rouge, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10931586 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to create a family-based physical activity promotion program specifically involving fathers as the participating parent. It will explore the feasibility of this intervention through qualitative research with African American fathers to identify essential program elements. The study will include three groups: a standard intervention, a community-enhanced intervention, and an active control group, measuring outcomes such as daily step counts and parenting skills. The goal is to assess how effective and engaging this program can be for families.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American fathers with children aged 0-21 who are interested in increasing their family's physical activity.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have children or whose children are not within the age range of 0-21 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance physical activity levels and improve family dynamics among fathers and their children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that family-based interventions can effectively promote physical activity, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Baton Rouge, United States
- Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr — Baton Rouge, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Newton, Robert Lee — Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr
- Study coordinator: Newton, Robert Lee
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.