Physical Activity Program for Latino Families Near the U.S.-Mexico Border
Tests a physical activity program with Latino children and families in border communities.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Promoting Physical Activity and Fitness Among Underserved Latino Families Living in U.S.-Mexico Border Regions
Key facts
- Where
- San Diego, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- San Diego State University
- Trial code
- NCT06596902
- Record updated
- 2 October 2026
- Original description
This study has the goal to increase physical activity and fitness among Latinos in San Diego, California and Mexicali, Baja California (U.S.-Mexico border) since these cities have similar diseases such as high rates of heart disease and obesity. Therefore there is a need to have physical activity programs for children and their families. We will collaborate with community centers to have this program available.Read full original descriptionShow less
Promoting Physical Activity and Fitness Among Underserved Latino Families Living in U.S.-Mexico Border Regions
This study has the goal to increase physical activity and fitness among Latinos in San Diego, California and Mexicali, Baja California (U.S.-Mexico border) since these cities have similar diseases such as high rates of heart disease and obesity. Therefore there is a need to have physical activity programs for children and their families. We will collaborate with community centers to have this program available.
Inclusion: parents aged ≥18 years; children aged 6-11 years; living in the target community (within 5 miles of one of targeted community centers).
Exclusion: for the parent or child are presence of a medical or physical condition that is contraindicated to participating in sports/exercise (e.g., negative score on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)).