Using technology to improve family health behaviors in children
Official title: Testing Technology-Based Implementation Strategies for a Family-Based Pediatric Health Behavior Intervention in Community-Based Primary Care: A Cluster Randomized Factorial Trial
Funded at Arizona State University-Tempe Campus · NIH-10931971 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how using technology can help families with kids aged 5.5 to 13 who have higher body weight learn to make healthier choices and reduce their risk of heart disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arizona State University-Tempe Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tempe, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,851,680 |
| NIH project number | 4R33HL166976-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10931971 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are families with children aged 5.5 to 13 years who have an elevated BMI and are receiving care in community-based primary care settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have children within the specified age range or who do not have elevated BMI may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how technology-based strategies can enhance family-centered interventions aimed at reducing cardiovascular disease risk in children. It focuses on implementing the Family Check-Up 4 Health program within pediatric primary care settings, targeting families with children aged 5.5 to 13 years who have elevated body mass index (BMI). By partnering with community-based primary care systems, the study aims to assess the effectiveness of these interventions in improving health behaviors and outcomes for families. Participants will engage in a cluster randomized trial to evaluate the impact of these strategies on child and family health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health behaviors and reduced cardiovascular disease risk in children and their families.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with family-centered preventive interventions in pediatric settings, indicating a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
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Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
Tempe, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Berkel, Cady — Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
- Study coordinator: Berkel, Cady
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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.