Physical Activity Program for Latina Teens

Overseen By Britta Larsen, PhD

Age: < 18

Sex: Female

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: University of California, San Diego

Disqualifiers: Physical impairment, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

200 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

Do I have to stop taking my current medications for this trial?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Multi-technology MVPA intervention for Latina teens?

Research suggests that mobile health (mHealth) interventions, which use mobile technologies, may be effective in increasing physical activity among Latina teens, a group that typically does not meet national physical activity guidelines. This approach is promising because it can be tailored to the specific needs and preferences of the target population, potentially leading to better engagement and outcomes. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Is the physical activity program for Latina teens safe?

The research does not provide specific safety data for the physical activity program for Latina teens, but physical activity interventions generally focus on promoting health and are considered safe for most people. ^{3 5 6 7 8}

How is the Multi-technology MVPA intervention treatment unique for increasing physical activity in Latina teens?

The Multi-technology MVPA intervention is unique because it uses web-based and mobile health (mHealth) technologies to engage Latina teens in physical activity, making it appealing and accessible for this group. This approach is tailored to their cultural and individual needs, potentially offering a low-cost and effective way to increase physical activity levels in a population that typically has low participation in such activities. ^{1 5 9 10 11}

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study will test a physical activity intervention for Latina teenagers. Investigators will recruit 200 Latina adolescents who are currently under-active to participate in this 12-month study. Participants will be referred to the study by their primary care provider. Half of the participants will be randomly selected for the Intervention group, and will receive an individual counseling session and access to a personalized website. These participants will also receive a Fitbit activity tracker to help with goal setting and monitoring, plus weekly text messages and access to the study Instagram account to remind participants to be physically active. Those assigned to the control group will receive the Fitbit activity tracker.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for Latina teenagers who are not very active. They must be referred by their primary care provider to join the study. The main requirement is that they have a low level of physical activity and are interested in increasing it.

Inclusion Criteria

Self identify as Latina

Be a current patient at FHCSD

Be under-active (engaging in 60 min/day of MVPA on fewer than 5 days per week)

Exclusion Criteria

I am not willing to be randomly assigned to a treatment group.

I cannot do physical activities for 10 minutes due to a health condition.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Participants receive a one-on-one counseling session, access to a personalized website, a Fitbit activity tracker, weekly text messages, and access to the study Instagram account

6 months

Control

Participants receive a Fitbit activity tracker only

6 months

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in physical activity and other secondary outcomes

6 months

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Multi-technology MVPA intervention

Trial Overview The study tests a multi-technology intervention to boost physical activity over 12 months. Half will get personal counseling, a custom website, Fitbit tracker, weekly texts, and Instagram reminders. The other half only receive the Fitbit.

Participant Groups

Group I: Intervention Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants will receive a one-on-one counseling session and access to an individually tailored multi-media website. Key intervention components will be reinforced through text messaging to aid goal setting, a physical activity tracker (Fitbit) to set goals, track and log activity, and access to a study Instagram account to reinforce exposure to web content.

Group II: Control Active Control 1 Intervention

Participants will receive a physical activity tracker (Fitbit) only.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of California, San Diego

Lead Sponsor

Trials

1,215

Recruited

1,593,000+

Family Health Centers of San Diego

Collaborator

Trials

9

Recruited

15,000+

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Collaborator

Trials

3,987

Recruited

47,860,000+

References

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2. Netherlands pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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A multiple technology-based physical activity intervention for Latina adolescents in the USA: randomized controlled trial study protocol for Chicas Fuertes. [2022]

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Physical activity interacts with adiposity in determining cardiometabolic risk in adolescents. [2019]

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Physical Activity Opportunities of Low-Income Elementary School-Aged Children During the Segmented School Day. [2021]

9. Canada pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Web-Based Physical Activity Intervention for Latina Adolescents: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Potential Efficacy of the Niñas Saludables Study. [2021]

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Social and Environmental Influences on Physical Activity Levels in Latina Adolescents. [2021]