Health promotion for Latino families with children who have developmental disabilities
PODER Familiar: A Health Promotion Intervention for Latino Families of Children With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
This study is testing a new health program for Latino families with children who have developmental disabilities to see if it can help improve their health and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Texas at Austin Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Chicago, Illinois and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05713617 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate a culturally tailored health promotion intervention for Latino families with children diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The study will begin with a pilot phase involving a single group design to assess the intervention's content, dosage, and delivery method, followed by a small-scale randomized control trial (RCT) to measure feasibility and effectiveness. Parents will participate in 10 weekly remote sessions led by trained bilingual parent mentors, along with three monthly in-person family group sessions to reinforce the curriculum through interactive activities. The study will take place in Chicago, Illinois, and Austin, Texas, focusing on improving health-related behaviors and quality of life for these families.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Latino parents or primary caregivers of children aged 6 to 17 with a diagnosis of IDD.
Not a fit: Patients whose children use mobility aids may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance the health and well-being of Latino families with children who have IDD.
How similar studies have performed: While similar culturally tailored interventions have shown promise, this specific approach is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Parent/Caregiver * identify as parent or primary family caregiver * 18 years of age or older * Identify as Latino/a or of Latin American Descent * have a child with IDD between 6 and 17 years of age Child with IDD * between 6 and 17 years old * the child has a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome or intellectual disability Exclusion Criteria: * Child uses mobility aid
Where this trial is running
Chicago, Illinois and 1 other locations
- University of Illinois at Chicago — Chicago, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
- Steve Hicks School of Social Work, University of Texas at Austin — Austin, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
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.