Healthy Lifestyle Education for Latino Families
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial explores how the program Tu Salud Si Cuenta! can help Latino families adopt healthier lifestyles. Participants will learn about physical activity, healthy eating, and maintaining a safe home environment. The trial includes two groups: one focusing on lifestyle changes and the other on home safety. Ideal candidates are Hispanic/Latino individuals in Houston who can participate with a family member and seek to improve their physical activity or diet. Participants should be able to engage in light exercise and receive text messages. As an unphased trial, this study offers families a unique opportunity to actively participate in research aimed at enhancing their health and well-being.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for this trial?
The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What prior data suggests that this motivational behavior change program is safe for promoting healthy lifestyles in Latino families?
Research has shown that Tu Salud Si Cuenta! is supported by studies aimed at improving community health. These studies found that the program helps people in Hispanic communities eat better and be more active. No major safety issues were reported, indicating that participants generally receive the program well.
Since this trial involves educational programs rather than medications or medical procedures, participants face no risk of physical side effects. The focus is on providing information and encouraging healthier lifestyle choices, which is generally safe. Participants can expect to receive helpful tips and support for living a healthier life without worrying about physical harm.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about this trial because it focuses on empowering Latino families with practical lifestyle changes that can lead to healthier living. Unlike traditional health education programs that might use generic materials, this trial offers personalized home visits and tailored text messages to meet the specific needs of the community. By involving family members and providing culturally relevant information, the trial aims to create lasting habits and improve overall wellness. This hands-on, family-centered approach is unique and has the potential to bring positive health outcomes that are both sustainable and impactful.
What evidence suggests that this trial's programs could be effective for promoting healthy lifestyles in Latino families?
Studies have shown that the Tu Salud ¡Sí Cuenta! program can effectively improve healthy habits in Latino communities. In this trial, participants in Group I will receive home visits and information about healthy lifestyles, which research has shown increases physical activity to recommended levels. Another study found that participants improved their eating habits and body measurements. Meanwhile, Group II will receive information about maintaining healthy homes. The program's home visits and regular health tips aim to help families make and sustain healthier lifestyle choices. Overall, evidence suggests that this approach can lead to meaningful health improvements in Latino families.12467
Who Is on the Research Team?
Larkin Strong
Principal Investigator
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for Hispanic/Latino families in certain Houston neighborhoods who speak English or Spanish, are able to do some physical activity, and have a working cell phone. They should not be very active or eat many fruits and veggies. Pregnant individuals, those in similar programs, planning to move away from Houston soon, or with past weight loss surgery can't join.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants and their family member meet with a community health worker in their home over 90 minutes to learn about physical activity, healthy eating, and to set goals, once a month for 6 months. Participants also receive 2-5 text messages per week that contain health tips related to healthy lifestyles and information about local resources.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in physical activity and nutrition outcomes after the intervention
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Tu Salud Si Cuenta!
Trial Overview
The study tests the 'Tu Salud Si Cuenta!' program which aims to promote healthier lifestyles among Latino families through education on healthy living and homes. It involves visits, questionnaires, and text messages as part of the intervention.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Participants and their family member meet with a community health worker in their home over 90 minutes to receive information on how to be safe and healthy at home and information about indoor air quality, home safety, CPR/first aid, how to prepare for emergencies, and keeping pests away, once a month for 6 months. Participants also receive 2-5 text messages per week that contain information about healthy homes and local resources. Participants also attend a study visit with a research staff over 90-120 minutes at a community center, MD Anderson, or at home at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months.
Participants and their family member meet with a community health worker in their home over 90 minutes to learn about physical activity, healthy eating, and to set goals, once a month for 6 months. Participants also receive 2-5 text messages per week that contain health tips related to healthy lifestyles and information about local resources. Participants also attend a study visit with a research staff over 90-120 minutes at a community center, MD Anderson, or at home at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months.
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborator
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Collaborator
Published Research Related to This Trial
Citations
Tu Salud ¡Sí Cuenta! Your Health Matters!
To evaluate a community-wide campaign, Tu Salud ¡Si Cuenta! (TSSC), in improving eating behaviors and anthropometric outcomes in Hispanic border communities.
Tu Salud ¡Si Cuenta! - Hispanic Health Research Center
Tu Salud ¡Si Cuenta! is evidence-based, collaborative, innovative, and results-driven - focused on improving health outcomes.
Tu Salud, ¡Si Cuenta!: Exposure to a community-wide ...
We examined exposure to a CWC, titled Tu Salud ¡Sí Cuenta!, and its association with meeting the recommended minutes of moderate and vigorous physical activity ...
Tu Salud Si Cuenta FAQ (English)
During these visits, you will answer questions about your food and physical activity habits, your beliefs and attitudes, your neighborhood, and your household.
Home Visit Intervention Promotes Lifestyle Changes
The program, Tu Salud ¡Si Cuenta! (Your Health. Matters!) at Home Intervention (TSSC), was designed to reach Mexican American adults through 6 monthly home.
Research: 1 in 4 Latino Children Live in Doubled-Up ...
One quarter (25%) of all Latino children live in doubled-up households, according to new data from the National Research Center on Hispanic ...
Tu Salud Si Cuenta Media Campaign (TSSC)
The Tu Salud, Si Cuenta (TSSC) media campaign uses behavioral journalism, community outreach and environmental changes to promote physical activity and ...
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