Using step counts to improve body weight and heart health in overweight adults
Official title: Prescription of Step Counts for Targeted Changes in Body Composition and Cardiometabolic Risk in Overweight/Obese Adults
Funded at Kennesaw State University · NIH-10796285 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how setting daily step goals can help overweight and obese adults get healthier by improving their body shape and lowering health risks, all while enjoying their favorite foods over an eight-month program.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kennesaw State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kennesaw, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $428,191 |
| NIH project number | 1R15AG081856-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10796285 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are overweight or obese adults aged 21 and older who are looking to improve their body composition and reduce cardiometabolic risks.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not overweight or obese, or those with severe mobility limitations that prevent them from increasing their step counts, may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how daily step counts can be prescribed to help overweight and obese adults improve their body composition and reduce cardiometabolic risks. By analyzing the relationship between physical activity and body fatness, the study aims to create a model that tailors step count recommendations based on individual body weight and weight loss goals. Participants will engage in an eight-month program where they can eat freely while following these step count prescriptions to achieve healthier outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a personalized approach to weight management and heart health for overweight adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in using physical activity prescriptions to improve health outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Buresh, Robert — Kennesaw State University
- Study coordinator: Buresh, Robert
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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.