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Healthy Lifestyle Education for Latino Families

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Waitlist Available

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

Must not have

Past weight loss surgery

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 12 months

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

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.

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.

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.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have had weight loss surgery in the past.

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

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Changes in Physical Activity

Increase in Fruit and Vegetable (F/V) Consumption

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

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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