Encouraging physical activity in Latino families at the U.S.-Mexico border
Official title: Promoting Physical Activity and Fitness Among Underserved Latino Families Living in U.S.-Mexico Border Regions
Funded at San Diego State University · NIH-11124222 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help Latino families in border areas between the U.S. and Mexico get more active and fit through a year-long program called Athletes for Life, which will take place in local community centers in San Diego and Mexicali.
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 | June 24, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $593,938 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MD019330-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11124222 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Latino families with children aged 0-11 living in the U.S.-Mexico border region.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in the U.S.-Mexico border region or do not have children in the specified age group may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on promoting physical activity and fitness among underserved Latino families living in border regions between the U.S. and Mexico. It involves a 12-month family-centered intervention called Athletes for Life, which will be implemented in community recreation centers in San Diego and Mexicali. Families will be randomly assigned to either a control group receiving standard classes or an experimental group participating in the intervention. The study aims to assess how well the program is accepted and its feasibility for families and staff at the recreation centers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could help reduce obesity and improve overall health among Latino children and their families in border communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-based interventions aimed at increasing physical activity among underserved populations, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
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San Diego State University
San Diego, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Crespo, Noe Cuauhtemoc — San Diego State University
- Study coordinator: Crespo, Noe Cuauhtemoc
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.