Healthy Hearts Family Program for Cardiovascular Disease

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byVictoria Bandera, MS

Age: Any Age

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Recruiting

Sponsor: Poudre Valley Health System

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of a 6-month family-based community intervention to mitigate cardiovascular disease risk factors in Hispanic families in northern Colorado as measured through biometric screenings, body composition, physical activity, and health knowledge.

Research Team

Victoria Bandera, MS

Principal Investigator

University of Colorado Health

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for Hispanic families with members aged 13 or older, aiming to reduce cardiovascular disease risk. Participants must be able to read English or Spanish and commit to wearing a Fitbit device daily, except when charging or sleeping. They also need to attend baseline, 3-month, and 6-month follow-up screenings.

Inclusion Criteria

At least one person in the family says they are Hispanic.

I am 13 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

Unwilling to wear Fitbit devices daily for 6 months except when charging and sleeping

Cannot read or understand either English or Spanish

Cannot return to screening location to perform the minimum of the baseline, 3-month and 6-month follow-up screenings

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Treatment Details

Interventions

Healthy Hearts Family Program (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe 'Healthy Hearts Family Program' is being tested over six months to see if it can lower the risk of heart disease in Hispanics. The program's success will be measured by changes in biometric data, body composition, physical activity levels, and health knowledge.

Participant Groups

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Healthy Hearts Family ProgramExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will be enrolled in the standard Healthy Hearts Family Program 6-month family-based cardiovascular disease prevention program.