A program to increase physical activity among Latina girls and their mothers
Official title: Conmigo: a multi-level mother-daughter physical activity intervention for pre-adolescent Latinas
Funded at San Diego State University · NIH-10946156 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping young Latina girls and their moms get more active together through fun classes and healthy habits, and it will see how well this works compared to a nutrition program in 18 schools.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | San Diego State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project start | September 9, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $621,934 |
| NIH project number | 1R01CA292783-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10946156 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Latina girls aged 8-11 and their mothers, particularly those from lower-income backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Latina or are outside the age range of 8-11 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving physical activity levels among pre-adolescent Latina girls, particularly those from lower-income and less-acculturated backgrounds. It involves a multi-level intervention called Conmigo, which engages both mothers and daughters in physical activity classes and behavioral strategies to promote healthy habits. The program will be tested in 18 schools, comparing its effectiveness to a nutrition program, and will utilize mixed methods to evaluate both the outcomes and the implementation of the intervention. By fostering family communication and support, the goal is to create sustainable changes in physical activity behaviors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved physical activity levels and overall health for Latina girls and their families.
How similar studies have gone: Previous pilot studies have shown promising results in increasing physical activity among Latina mother-daughter pairs, indicating potential for success with this larger trial.
Where this research is happening
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San Diego State University
San Diego, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Arredondo, Elva M — San Diego State University
- Study coordinator: Arredondo, Elva M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.