Promoting health to prevent anxiety and depression in older Latinos
Official title: Health Promotion in the Prevention of Anxiety and Depression: The Happy Older Latinos are Active (HOLA Study)
Funded at University of Miami School of Medicine · NIH-10556389 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for older Latinos aged 60 and up who have mild feelings of depression or anxiety to try out two different programs aimed at helping them feel better and live healthier, with the hope of improving their mental well-being over the next two years.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Miami School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Coral Gables, United States) |
| Project start | May 9, 2019 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $668,726 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MD012610-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10556389 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older Latinos aged 60 and above who are experiencing mild symptoms of depression or anxiety.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Latino or those without symptoms of depression or anxiety may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing innovative strategies to prevent depression and anxiety among older Latinos aged 60 and above. Participants with mild symptoms of depression or anxiety will be randomly assigned to either a health promotion program called HOLA or a healthy lifestyles education program. Over a period of up to 24 months, the study will assess various health-related and psychosocial outcomes to determine the effectiveness of these interventions in reducing mental health risks. The goal is to provide better access to mental health care and improve overall well-being in this underserved population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective prevention strategies for anxiety and depression, improving the quality of life for older Latinos.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in using community-based health promotion programs to improve mental health outcomes in older adults.
Where this research is happening
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University of Miami School of Medicine
Coral Gables, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jimenez, Daniel Enrique — University of Miami School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Jimenez, Daniel Enrique
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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.