Using step counts to improve body weight and heart health in overweight adults
Prescription of Step Counts for Targeted Changes in Body Composition and Cardiometabolic Risk in Overweight/Obese Adults
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 ID | NIH-10796285 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are overweight or obese adults aged 21 and older who are looking to improve their body composition and reduce cardiometabolic risks.
Not a fit: 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.
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 performed: 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
Kennesaw, United States
- Kennesaw State University — Kennesaw, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Buresh, Robert — Kennesaw State University
- Study coordinator: Buresh, Robert
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.