Promoting physical activity in older Hispanic/Latino adults
De Pie y a Movernos Study: Promoting Physical Activity in Older Hispanic/Latino(a) Adults
This study is testing a new physical activity program designed for older Hispanic/Latino adults to see if it helps them become more active and enjoy exercising more.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 130 (estimated) |
| Ages | 55 Years to 89 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kaiser Permanente Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (San Diego, California and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06362824 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial aims to improve physical activity levels among 130 Hispanic/Latino adults aged 55 and older who do not have dementia. Participants will be assigned to either a culturally adapted De Pie physical activity intervention or an active comparison program focused on general brain health. The study will assess the impact of the intervention on self-efficacy, habit strength, social support, and enjoyment of physical activity over a 12-week period. The goal is to promote adherence to moderate-intensity physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes per week.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Hispanic/Latino adults aged 55-89 who are able to walk unassisted and have access to a smartphone.
Not a fit: Patients with significant cognitive impairment or those unable to participate in phone conversations may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could enhance physical activity levels and overall brain health in older Hispanic/Latino adults, potentially reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in culturally adapted interventions for promoting physical activity among diverse populations, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * be 55-89 and self-identify as Hispanic/Latino(a) * able to participate for up to 20 weeks in the study * willing to be randomized to the intervention or active comparison program * willing to follow study procedures depending on program assignment * available M-F for study phone calls between 8am-5pm * able to walk one block unassisted, * able to speak and can read Spanish or English, * have a smartphone (85% of the Hispanic/Latino(a) population has a smartphone) * willing to wear an ActiGraph for up to 2 weeks, twice during the course of the study * willing to complete study questionnaires via weblink, paper, or phone call * have an email address and be willing to share it with the team * have a US mailing address where they receive mail regularly (confirmed in pre-screen) Exclusion criteria are as follows: * score less than or equal to 4 on the Six-Item Screener (Callahan et al., 2002) * unable to hear phone conversation, even with a hearing aid * planned surgeries or travel that would interfere with participation * had a fall in the last year that resulted in hospitalization * had a cancer diagnosis that requires treatment in the past year (other than skin cancer) * had a diagnosis of heart attack or irregular heart beat (arrythmia) in the past year * been advised recently by their doctor to avoid physical activity * does not want to share cognitive health information collected during the study with researchers at UCSD * unwilling to share their email address * unwilling to obtain an email address if they do not already have one * currently participating in another institution's physical activity study
Where this trial is running
San Diego, California and 1 other locations
- University of California San Diego — San Diego, California, United States (Recruiting)
- Kaiser Permanente Washington — Seattle, Washington, United States (Not_yet_recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Dori E Rosenberg, PhD, MPH — Kaiser Permanente
- Study coordinator: Julie B Cooper, MPA
- Email: julie.b.cooper@kp.org
- Phone: 206-287-2802
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.