Using digital health tools and community health workers to help residents of public housing manage their weight.
Digital Health Supported Weight Management Intervention Delivered by Community Health Workers Among Public Housing Residents
['FUNDING_R01'] · TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-11077845
This study is looking at how using digital health tools along with help from community health workers can support people living in public housing in Boston to manage their weight and improve their health through better eating and more physical activity.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11077845 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how digital health technologies, combined with support from community health workers, can assist low-income residents of public housing in Boston to manage their weight. The approach focuses on promoting behavioral changes related to nutrition and physical activity, particularly among populations facing health disparities. By leveraging the unique insights of community health workers, the study aims to adapt interventions to better fit the social and environmental contexts of participants. The effectiveness of this combined intervention will be evaluated to determine if it leads to significant weight loss and improved health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income residents of public housing in Boston who are obese and belong to racial or ethnic minority groups.
Not a fit: Patients who are not obese or do not reside in public housing may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide effective weight management strategies that significantly reduce obesity-related health risks for vulnerable populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community health worker-supported interventions can be effective in promoting behavioral change, although the specific combination with digital health tools is still being explored.
Where this research is happening
BOSTON, UNITED STATES
- TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER — BOSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: QUINTILIANI, LISA M. — TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: QUINTILIANI, LISA M.
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.
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