Using technology to improve childhood obesity prevention in neighborhoods
LINC: Leveraging IT for Neighborhoods in Childhood
This study is looking at how things in our neighborhoods can influence childhood obesity, especially in young kids from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, and it aims to find ways to help prevent obesity in children from birth to 24 months by using community input and health records.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11199984 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how social factors in neighborhoods affect childhood obesity, particularly in young children from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds. It aims to integrate social determinants of health into electronic health records to better identify and address the root causes of obesity. By focusing on children from birth to age 24 months, the study seeks to develop targeted interventions that can help prevent obesity before it starts. The approach combines data analysis with community engagement to create effective prevention strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years, especially those from racial/ethnic minority and low-income families.
Not a fit: Patients who are not within the age range of 0-11 years or do not belong to the targeted demographic may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective obesity prevention strategies for young children, particularly in underserved communities.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in addressing childhood obesity through community-based interventions and the integration of social determinants of health, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Woo Baidal, Jennifer Aimee — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Woo Baidal, Jennifer Aimee
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.