Online program to increase activity and healthy eating for Latinas
Promoting Physical Activity and Healthy Eating in Latinas Via Interactive Web-Based Technology
NA · Brown University · NCT06979297
This 12-week online program will test whether it helps adult Latinas move more, eat more fruits and vegetables, and drink fewer sugary beverages.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Brown University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Providence, Rhode Island) |
| Trial ID | NCT06979297 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Seventy Latinas who report low physical activity and suboptimal fruit/vegetable intake or regular sugary beverage consumption will be randomized to a 12-week interactive Internet-based intervention or a wait-list control. Participants complete an online orientation, provide informed consent, wear a mailed accelerometer for seven days, and finish baseline physical activity and dietary assessments before randomization. The online program offers tailored content, goal setting, and tracking tools to increase fruits and vegetables, reduce sugar-sweetened beverages, and raise physical activity levels, with outcomes reassessed at 12 weeks. Researchers will compare changes in objectively measured activity and self-reported diet between the intervention and wait-list groups.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adult Latinas (age 18+) who are insufficiently physically active, consume low amounts of fruits and vegetables or drink sugar-sweetened beverages regularly, have regular Internet access, and are not pregnant.
Not a fit: Individuals with orthopedic limitations, a history of heart disease or stroke, or without reliable Internet access may not be eligible or likely to benefit from this online program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could help participants increase activity and improve diet quality, potentially reducing health risks related to inactivity and poor nutrition.
How similar studies have performed: Previous Internet-based physical activity and dietary programs have produced modest improvements in activity and diet, though evidence specifically targeting Latinas is comparatively limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Ages 18 years and over; Self-identify as Hispanic or Latino (or of a group defined as Hispanic/Latino by the Census Bureau); Report insufficient PA levels (according to the national PA guidelines); Consume less than 1.5 cups of fruit/day and 2.5 cups of vegetables/day, and/or consume SSB ≥2 times/week; Have regular access to an Internet-connected device through phone, home, work, or their community (e.g., public library, community center, neighbor's house); Are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the course of the study. Exclusion Criteria: Any orthopedic condition that would limit their mobility; History of heart disease, stroke or any other health condition that would make PA or dietary change unsafe.
Where this trial is running
Providence, Rhode Island
- Brown University — Providence, Rhode Island, 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.
Conditions: Physical Inactivty, Physical Activity, Diet Quality, healthy eating, dietary intervention, lifestyle intervention, physical activity, physical inactivity