Exercise Program for Families in Border Communities
Promoting Physical Activity and Fitness Among Underserved Latino Families Living in U.S.-Mexico Border Regions
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Obesity Prevention
Heart Disease
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 6 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 290 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- San Diego State University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for Latino families with children aged 6 to 11 living in the U.S.-Mexico border area. Participants will take part in a program aimed at increasing physical activity and fitness.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am a parent aged 18 years or older
- I have a child aged 6 to 11 years
- I live within 5 miles of a targeted community center
You may not be able to join if
- I or my child have a medical condition that prevents us from exercising
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
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 prog…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* parents aged ≥18 years
* children aged 6-11 years
* living in the target community (within 5 miles of one of targeted community centers)
Exclusion Criteria:
* for the parent or child are presence of a medical or physical condition that is contraindicated to participating in …
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