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Healthy Lifestyle Education for Latino Families

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Led By Larkin Strong

Research Sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Speak English or Spanish

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 12 months

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing a program to improve healthy lifestyles in Latino families. The program will teach about healthy lifestyles and homes, and may improve health.

Who is the study for?

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.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

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.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this is a behavioral intervention focusing on lifestyle changes rather than medication or medical procedures, there are no direct side effects like you would expect with drugs; however participants may experience discomfort adjusting to new habits.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I speak English or Spanish.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 12 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~12 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Changes in Physical Activity

Increase in Fruit and Vegetable (F/V) Consumption

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Group II (home visit, information about healthy homes)Experimental Treatment4 Interventions

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.

Group II: Group I (home visit, information about healthy lifestyles)Experimental Treatment4 Interventions

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.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

M.D. Anderson Cancer CenterLead Sponsor

2,966 Previous Clinical Trials

1,804,181 Total Patients Enrolled

National Cancer Institute (NCI)NIH

13,654 Previous Clinical Trials

40,932,553 Total Patients Enrolled

1 Trials studying Family

1,000 Patients Enrolled for Family

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)NIH

3,833 Previous Clinical Trials

47,305,896 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Tu Salud Si Cuenta! Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03199209 — N/A

Family Research Study Groups: Group I (home visit, information about healthy lifestyles), Group II (home visit, information about healthy homes)

Family Clinical Trial 2023: Tu Salud Si Cuenta! Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03199209 — N/A

Tu Salud Si Cuenta! 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03199209 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Am I able to become a participant in this experiment?

"For one to be eligible for this medical trial, they should have family members and occupy the age bracket of 18 to 70 years. At present, approximately 600 patients are being recruited."

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Is this clinical trial presently accepting participants?

"According to the details posted on clinicaltrials.gov, this particular medical trial has concluded its recruitment process and is no longer looking for candidates. The study was originally published in June 6th 2016, with last updates taking place in June 24th 2022. Although this particular trial isn't enrolling patients anymore, there are 18 other studies actively seeking participants at present."

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Is this experiment open to elderly participants aged 85 and above?

"To qualify for this medical trial, patients must be between 18 to 70 years old. For those outside of that age bracket, there are two trials available for minors and fifteen studies open to seniors."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Your Health Matters! (Tu Salud ¡Si Cuenta!): Promoting Healthy Lifestyles in Latino Families

2016. "Your Health Matters! (Tu Salud ¡Si Cuenta!): Promoting Healthy Lifestyles in Latino Families". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03199209.