ProSalud cancer-prevention workshops for Latino families in rural Florida

ProSalud: A Health Promotion Project to Reduce Cancer Risk in Latinos Living in Rural/Agricultural Communities Within Moffitt's Catchment Area

This project will test whether Spanish-language workshops for Latino parents of 6- to 12-year-olds in rural Florida help families adopt healthier habits that lower cancer risk.

Quick facts

• Phase: Not applicable
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 50 (estimated)
• Ages: 18 Years and up
• Sex: All
• Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute (Academic / other)
• Locations: 2 sites (Tampa, Florida and 1 other locations)
• Trial ID: NCT07218848 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

The study invites Spanish-speaking Latino parents of children aged 6–12 in rural/agricultural parts of Moffitt’s catchment area to attend a one- to one-and-a-half-hour ProSalud workshop on healthy eating, physical activity, and sun protection. After the workshops, some participants will be randomly chosen to join focus groups to provide feedback and suggest cultural and practical improvements. The team will collect participants' opinions and self-reported intentions or behavior changes to measure interest and acceptability. Results will guide adaptations to better fit the needs and preferences of Latino families in rural Florida.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal participants are Spanish-speaking Latino parents or primary caregivers of a 6- to 12-year-old child who live in rural or agricultural areas within Moffitt’s catchment area and can read and write at about a 4th-grade level.

Not a fit: People who are not Spanish speakers, who do not have a child aged 6–12, who are wards of the state (excluded), or who cannot attend local workshops are unlikely to benefit from this program.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the program could help Latino families in rural communities adopt healthier behaviors that reduce long-term cancer risk.

How similar studies have performed: Community-based, culturally tailored prevention workshops have shown positive engagement and behavior change in Latino populations, but tailoring ProSalud specifically for rural agricultural families is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria:

* We will include adults of any age and sex who are parents of a 6- to 12-year-old child. Parents must speak Spanish and be able to read and write at the 4th-grade level. Parents who speak English in addition to Spanish can also take part in the study, always considering that the workshop will be conducted in Spanish.
* Individuals who are wards of the state will be excluded from participation in this study.
* If a participant chooses not to take part at any point, they may do so without any consequences or loss of services provided through RCMA. This ensures that their rights are protected, and their decision will not affect their access to any services or support.
* We may, by chance, include students and employees. However, we do not plan on collecting information that would indicate any of these statuses. No wards will be included in the study. Wards will not be included as research participants. Because recruitment will happen through RCMA, we anticipate most participants to be socially and/or economically disadvantaged. Participation in this study is entirely voluntary.

Where this trial is running

Tampa, Florida and 1 other locations

• Moffitt Cancer Center — Tampa, Florida, United States (Recruiting)
• University of South Florida — Tampa, Florida, United States (Recruiting)

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Peter Kanetsky, MPH, PhD — Moffitt Cancer Center
• Study coordinator: Marilyn Stern, PhD

Conditions Cancer