Mindfulness to help Latinas stay active
Improving Physical Activity Participation in Latinas with Mindfulness
['FUNDING_R01'] · BROWN UNIVERSITY · NIH-11132990
A mindfulness program to help Latina women increase and keep up regular physical activity.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | BROWN UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11132990 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You would be offered a mindfulness-based program delivered remotely to teach stress-reduction skills that may make it easier to be active. The study uses wearable activity trackers and online sessions or apps to track movement and remind you of goals. Researchers will collect measures like step/minute counts, stress reports, and basic health data over months to see who meets activity guidelines. The team aims to adapt mindfulness tools to everyday pressures that often make it hard for Latina women to stick with exercise.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adult Latina women who are not currently meeting physical activity guidelines and who can join remote sessions and use a wearable activity tracker are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Women who already meet physical activity guidelines, who cannot participate in remote/mindfulness programs, or who have medical restrictions that prevent exercise may not benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could help Latina women do more regular physical activity, reduce stress, and lower long-term chronic disease risk.
How similar studies have performed: Prior remotely delivered behavioral programs have increased activity in Latina women and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction has reduced stress, but using MBSR specifically to boost long-term activity adherence is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES
- BROWN UNIVERSITY — PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MARCUS, BESS HYA — BROWN UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: MARCUS, BESS HYA
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 below.
Conditions: Chronic Disease