Family-based digital program for preventing obesity in Hispanic adolescents
Efficacy Trial of Healthy Together "Juntos": A Family-based Digital Lifestyle Intervention for Hispanic Adolescents and Their Parents
This study tests a digital program called Healthy Together to see if it can help Hispanic teens aged 12-15 and their families make healthier choices to prevent obesity.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 750 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years to 15 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Miami Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Miami, Florida) |
| Trial ID | NCT06489262 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a digital program called Healthy Together ('Juntos') aimed at preventing obesity among Hispanic adolescents aged 12-15. The program focuses on improving physical activity levels, diet quality, and body composition through family involvement and digital engagement. Participants will use web and mobile platforms to access resources and support for healthier lifestyle choices. The study targets adolescents who do not meet physical activity and dietary recommendations and live with a participating parent or guardian.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Hispanic adolescents aged 12-15 who live with a participating parent and do not meet physical activity or dietary guidelines.
Not a fit: Patients who are underweight, severely obese, or have chronic medical conditions requiring intensive intervention may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce obesity rates and improve health outcomes for Hispanic adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies focusing on family-based interventions for obesity prevention have shown promising results, indicating that this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Adolescent 1. Lives with participating biological parent or legal guardian; 2. Self-identifies as Hispanic; 3. Is between the ages of 12-15years old; 4. Has access to a smartphone; 5. Does not meet recommendations for physical activity as determined by a validated 2-item screener; 6. Does not meet recommendations for daily fruit and vegetable intake (proxy for diet quality) as determined by a validated 2-item screener; 7. Exceeds recommendations for screen time (proxy for sedentary behavior) as determined by a validated 6-item screener Parent 1. Is the biological parent or legal guardian of and lives with the adolescent; 2. Self-identifies as Hispanic; 3. Has access to a smartphone; Exclusion Criteria: Adolescent 1. Has BMI \<5th (underweight) or ≥95th percentile (obesity); 2. Has a parent-reported chronic medical condition (e.g., type 2 diabetes) that requires more intensive intervention; 3. Has parent-reported responses on a physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q) that indicates a serious health issue, and a physician does not approve participation; 4. Has a parent-reported cognitive or developmental delay (e.g., Down Syndrome) that may interfere with understanding program materials. Parent 1. Provides PAR-Q responses that indicate a serious health issue and a physician does not approve participation; 2. Reports family plans to move out of South Florida during the study follow-up period
Where this trial is running
Miami, Florida
- University of Miami — Miami, Florida, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sara St George, PhD — University of Miami
- Study coordinator: Sara St George, PhD
- Email: healthyjuntos@med.miami.edu
- Phone: 1 (305) 243-0726
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.