Award
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities 5K23MD016955-05
Improving Outcomes Among Mexican and Central-American Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Recipient
Baylor College of Medicine
Award Amount
$172,741.00
Ceiling
$172,741.00
Awarded
May 05, 2026
Identifier
5K23MD016955-05
NIH funded project to improve health outcomes for Mexican and Central American patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease using behavioral weight loss interventions.
Description
This project aims to improve health outcomes for Mexican and Central American patients with NAFLD through behavioral weight loss interventions. It will identify barriers to behavior change, adapt an existing lifestyle intervention, and assess its feasibility and acceptability.