Promoting traditional diets and active lifestyles among Yup'ik communities

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This intervention aims to reduce heart disease risk among Yup'ik Alaska Native people by encouraging the consumption of traditional subsistence foods and healthy store-bought options while promoting a more active lifestyle. The approach is grounded in the Yup'ik worldview and Indigenous Food Sovereignty, emphasizing community engagement and partnership throughout the research process. The intervention will be implemented in participating Yup'ik communities over a 24-month period, utilizing a Community-Based Participatory Research framework to ensure cultural relevance and effectiveness.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Participants Inclusion criteria: Self-identify as Yup\'ik Alaska Native, Lives in a participating Yup\'ik community, Does not plan to move out of the community throughout the intervention (24 months), 18 years of age or older.
* Communities Inclusion criteria: Willing to participate in the DAiLY intervention as evidenced by letters of support for the intervention study provided by community Tribal governments; Willing and ready to participate in the Community Based Participatory Research process (Community Planning Group, Home-based Workshops, Food Store Component, review of research outcomes) Food stores Inclusion Criteria: Located within the participating community, Store commonly used by community members, Does not anticipate closing permanently during the intervention period, Tribal Corporation stores (governed by Tribal Council) willing and able to facilitate all of the following intervention components at their food store: allow interactive sessions / taste tests in their food store, increase stocking of healthy foods and beverages, allow display of intervention shelf labels and other educational materials in their store (e.g., posters, flyers)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participants Exclusion criteria: Currently pregnant (as dietary intake and PA recommendations differ during pregnancy), Anticipates moving out of the community in the next 24 months, Age is under 18 years of age, Participated in the pilot intervention

Where it's running

• Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
  Bethel, Alaska, United States Recruiting
• Oregon Health and Science University
  Portland, Oregon, United States Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Bert B Boyer, PhD — Oregon Health and Science University
• Study coordinator: Bert B Boyer, PhD
• Email: boyerbe@ohsu.edu
• Phone: 503-494-3368

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.