The link between sleep patterns and obesity in toddlers from Mexican American families
Sleep and Obesity in Toddlers from Mexican American Families
This study looks at how different things, like family and environment, affect how well toddlers aged 1 to 3 sleep and how that sleep relates to their weight, aiming to find ways to help improve sleep and reduce obesity in Mexican American kids.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10910893 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how various factors influence sleep patterns in toddlers aged 12 to 39 months from Mexican American families and how these patterns relate to obesity. It examines socioecological predictors such as environmental, sociocultural, and parental influences on sleep. By utilizing objective measures of sleep, the study aims to provide a clearer understanding of the relationship between sleep deficiency and obesity in this underrepresented population. The findings could help identify effective interventions to improve sleep and reduce obesity rates among these children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are toddlers aged 12 to 39 months from Mexican American families experiencing sleep issues or obesity.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 12 to 39 months or those not from Mexican American families may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted strategies that improve sleep and reduce obesity in toddlers from Mexican American families.
How similar studies have performed: While the relationship between sleep and obesity has been studied in older children, this specific focus on toddlers from Mexican American families is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Thompson, Darcy Ann — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Thompson, Darcy Ann
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.