Understanding how daily activities and environment affect metabolic health in Latina women
Official title: FEASible: Sensing Factors of Environment, Activity, and Sleep to Validate Metabolic Health Burden Among Latina Women
Funded at University of Texas at Austin · NIH-11063830 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how daily activities, sleep, and surroundings affect the health of Latina women, using Fitbits and a special app to track their habits over a month, to help understand risks for metabolic syndrome and brain health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas at Austin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Austin, United States) |
| Project start | May 5, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $685,718 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL168374-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11063830 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Latina women who are interested in monitoring their health and lifestyle factors related to metabolic syndrome.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Latina women or those who do not have access to the required technology may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the daily experiences of Latina women by using wearable devices and smartphone applications to monitor their physical activity, sleep patterns, and environmental exposures. By collecting data over 30 days, the study aims to understand how these factors contribute to metabolic syndrome and its effects on brain health. Participants will wear Fitbits and use a specialized app to provide insights into their health risks, which will be compared to traditional clinical assessments. The goal is to identify specific environmental factors that may increase the risk of metabolic health issues in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health interventions tailored for Latina women, potentially reducing the risk of metabolic syndrome and enhancing overall well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using wearable technology to monitor health behaviors, making this approach promising yet innovative for this specific demographic.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas at Austin
Austin, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Haley, Andreana Petrova — University of Texas at Austin
- Study coordinator: Haley, Andreana Petrova
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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.