Conmigo: a mother–daughter program to increase physical activity in pre-adolescent Latinas
A Multi-level Mother-daughter Physical Activity Intervention for Pre- Adolescent Latinas
This program tests whether a 10-week mother–daughter intervention called Conmigo can increase moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in Latina girls aged 8–11.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 432 (estimated) |
| Ages | 8 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | San Diego State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (San Diego, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT07088406 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a two-arm cluster randomized trial enrolling 216 Latina mother–daughter pairs across 18 elementary schools to compare a 10-week physical activity program (Conmigo) with a 10-week attention-control healthy eating program. Sessions are delivered weekly by trained YMCA staff at participating schools and include activity sessions for girls plus behavioral and family-level strategies involving mothers. The trial uses a Hybrid Type 1 effectiveness-implementation design and will measure daughters' moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) over time while examining individual and family mechanisms of change. Outcomes will inform whether Conmigo increases MVPA and how the program could be scaled in school-community settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Latina girls aged 8–11 who are not meeting CDC physical activity guidelines, and their primary female caregivers who speak English or Spanish and can attend weekly 10‑week sessions at their elementary school, are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Girls who already meet daily MVPA guidelines, mother–daughter pairs with medical conditions that preclude physical activity, or those unable to attend the weekly onsite sessions are unlikely to benefit from the program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, Conmigo could help Latina girls increase daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, strengthen mother–daughter support for exercise, and reduce the early decline in activity that contributes to health disparities.
How similar studies have performed: Prior formative work and an R21 pilot showed promising increases in MVPA from Conmigo, but larger cluster randomized testing is needed to confirm effectiveness.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria (DAUGHTER): * Self-identifying as Latina * aged 8-11 * not currently meeting CDC's 2018 PA guidelines (60 min MVPA/day) * attends an elementary school enrolled in the study * speaks English or Spanish Inclusion Criteria (MOTHER): * Self-identifying as Latina * primary female caregiver (living with her ≥4 days/week) of the daughter * speaks English or Spanish * both Mother \& Daughter can attend weekly program activities for 10 weeks, and intend to stay in the area for the study's duration. Exclusion criteria: * either Mother or Daughter has a health condition that precludes them from doing PA * cognitive impairment affecting participation, * inability for mother to provide informed consent or daughter to provide assent in English or Spanish
Where this trial is running
San Diego, California
- San Diego State University — San Diego, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Elva Arredondo, PhD
- Email: earredon@sdsu.edu
- Phone: (619) 594-3481
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.