RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05962372

Culturally Adapted Dietary Clinical Trial in PR

Culturally Adapted Dietary Clinical Trial in PR: Puerto Rico Evaluation of a Culturally Informed Sustainable Intervention for Optimal Nutrition (PRECISION)

Sponsor

Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)

Enrollment

250 participants

Start Date

May 2, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Obesity Hypertension Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 High Blood Glucose Dyslipidemias High Triglycerides Abdominal Obesity

Summary

This project will determine whether a diet culturally adapted to adults in Puerto Rico can effectively decrease cardiometabolic risk factors. This will help define a culturally-appropriate, feasible, and sustainable diet intervention aimed at reducing cardiovascular, type 2 diabetes, and obesity outcomes.

Eligibility

Min Age: 30 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a culturally tailored dietary program designed for adults in Puerto Rico to promote healthier eating habits and reduce the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 30 and 65 years old - You live in Puerto Rico and have lived there for at least the past year, with no plans to move within 3 years - You are not living in a care facility - You can answer questions independently and have a cell phone **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are outside the age range of 30–65 - You do not live in Puerto Rico or plan to move within the study period - You have health conditions that make participating in a dietary study unsafe or impractical - You are unable to independently respond to questions Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALCulturally tailored food and diet advice

Puerto Rico-tailored education includes strategies for healthy eating, preferences for traditional healthy foods, recommendations for limiting unhealthy traditional foods, portion sizes, etc.

BEHAVIORALStandard healthy eating advice

Standard healthy eating education includes strategies, foods, portions, and cooking and eating tips included in the My Plate For A Healthy Puerto Rico dietary recommendations.