Can culture boost youth health? new study says yes

NCT ID NCT07536256

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a community program rooted in Native Hawaiian values can improve the well-being of young people aged 12-25 who have health issues like asthma, obesity, or mental health concerns. About 100 youth from the Wai'anae area will take part in cultural activities and complete surveys over several months. The goal is to see if connecting with land and culture helps them feel better and manage their health.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 100 people

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Started

Apr 2026

Expected to finish

Aug 2028

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Who can take part

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Ages

12 to 25 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * youth 12 to 25 years of age; * live in the Wai'anae zip code 96792; * utilize Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (WCCHC) for their healthcare, including the WCCHC School-based Health Centers; * assessed by WCCHC providers as being "at-promise" or having a physical or behavioral/mental health concern that may benefit from further support from Kaiona CBO Programs. Conditions may include chronic disease risk factors such as asthma, obesity, diabetes, or prediabetes, as well as behavioral health concerns. Exclusion Criteria: * Rather than strict exclusionary criteria, we will rely on the onboarding process that allows for screening for program fit at 4 levels: the referring Pediatric/Behavioral Health provider, the Community Connections Manager, the youth participant/family member, and the receiving CBO. All 4 of these levels will need to assess a potential participant as fit to participate. General considerations include ability to work in groups with other youth, ability to be outdoors for hours at a time, and ability to receive basic instruction and complete basic physical and cognitive tasks associated with the program independently. All 4 layers will also have the opportunity to end the youth's participation in the program at any point if serious safety or health concerns arise for the participant or others involved in the program. If a participant needs to leave a program, the Community Connections Manager will remain engaged with the youth and family to explore other options through the pilot or elsewhere.

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Locations

  • Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center

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    Waianae, Hawaii, 96792, United States

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