Training new researchers to help reduce obesity and improve heart health
Official title: Training the Next Generation of Innovative and Collaborative Patient-Oriented Researchers to Reduce Obesity and Improve Cardiometabolic Health
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-10904768 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding new ways to help people manage their weight and improve their heart and metabolic health, focusing on what really works for keeping weight off and making healthy lifestyle changes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 10, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $126,058 |
| NIH project number | 5K24HL169755-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10904768 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who are struggling with obesity and related health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not overweight or do not have obesity-related health concerns may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing innovative strategies to help individuals manage their weight and improve their cardiometabolic health. It aims to understand what factors contribute to successful weight loss maintenance and to create effective lifestyle interventions. The approach includes evaluating how changes in eating patterns and physical activity can lead to better health outcomes. The research also emphasizes mentoring new researchers to ensure ongoing advancements in obesity treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective weight management programs that help patients maintain weight loss and reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in developing lifestyle interventions for weight management, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful impact.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Catenacci, Victoria a — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Catenacci, Victoria a
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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.