Our research into healthy lifestyles includes the design, implementation, and evaluation of interventions to promote physical activity and healthy eating, and the prevention and cessation of tobacco use.
In the Department of Implementation Science, our researchers are conducting the following studies on healthy lifestyles:
Kids PowerUP: Pilot study of a home-based program to promote healthy diet and activity in rural-dwelling children
The Kids PowerUP study is a pilot study designed to address eating and activity habits among children living in rural areas. This study will develop and test a program that is provided to rural children through activity kits mailed to the home. Learn more about this study.
NDPP-NextGen: A clinical trial to reduce intergenerational obesity and diabetes risks
NDPP-NextGen is pre-conception trial for women of child-bearing age and larger bodies who are interested in improving their health before getting pregnant. We are comparing pre-conception health information typically given by health care providers against an online group class promoting diet, activity, and weight loss for young women. Learn more about this study.
ENRICH: Early Intervention to Promote Cardiovascular Health of Mothers and Children
The ENRICH study is a multi-center clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health. The trial is testing whether training home visitors to enrich their current practice with new materials can improve the cardiovascular health of mothers and their young children. Learn more about this study.