RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06596902

Promoting Physical Activity and Fitness Among Underserved Latino Families Living in U.S.-Mexico Border Regions

Sponsor

San Diego State University

Enrollment

290 participants

Start Date

Jun 24, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Heart Disease Obesity Prevention

Summary

This study has the goal to increase physical activity and fitness among Latinos in San Diego, California and Mexicali, Baja California (U.S.-Mexico border) since these cities have similar diseases such as high rates of heart disease and obesity. Therefore there is a need to have physical activity programs for children and their families. We will collaborate with community centers to have this program available.

Eligibility

Min Age: 6 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a family-based program to increase physical activity and fitness among Latino families living near the US-Mexico border. Both parents and children participate together in sports and exercise activities at community centers. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a parent aged 18 or older - You have a child between 6 and 11 years old - You live within 5 miles of one of the targeted community centers in the border region **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You or your child have a medical condition that prevents participation in sports or exercise - You or your child score negatively on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (a standard safety check before starting exercise) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALPhysical Activity

The 12-month intervention will progressively increase in intensity and complexity to teach parents/children more complex sports skills and behavioral techniques, to prepare them to become future team leaders for nutrition education and sports sessions. In addition, the family Olympics events will take place after every 3-month to reinforce progression, social support; progressive improvements: Phase 1: Beginner (months 0-3) will focus on introductory concepts and basic sports skills and will focus on establishing consistent behavioral patterns and social support. Phase 2: Intermediate (months 4-6) will begin to introduce slightly more complex nutrition behavioral concepts and increase difficulty of sport skills, and reinforce behavioral patterns from phase 1. Phase 4: Advanced (months 10-12) will teach parents and children advanced sports skills ; nutrition knowledge so that they may become team leaders to help implement future activity sessions and nutrition education sessions.