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Can faith get latinas off the couch? new trial tests Church-Led exercise programs

NCT ID NCT05473871

Disease control Sponsor: San Diego State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding organizational support to a church-based exercise program helps Latinas become more active. 560 Latina women from 28 churches will be assigned to one of three groups: standard exercise classes, enhanced with leader training and tailored messaging, or enhanced plus community partnerships. The goal is to see if these strategies boost physical activity and reduce heart disease risk over 12 months.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Behavioral intervention (group exercise classes, motivational interviewing, health handouts, and organizational strategies)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a scalable model for churches to help Latinas become more active and lower their risk of heart disease.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so results depend on participation and adherence. The 12-month follow-up is relatively short, and long-term sustainability is uncertain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 560 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2022

Expected to finish

Feb 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Self-identifying as Latina * Aged 18-65 years * Planning on attending the FBO for the next 18 months * Low self-reported leisure-time MVPA (\<50 min of weekly leisure MVPA) * No health factors interfering with PA Exclusion Criteria: * Anyone with a health condition precluding them from engaging in PA * Cognitive impairment preventing participation * Inability to complete the informed consent in English or Spanish * Attending other churches besides the church of recruitment

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder Motor Activity

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Cardiovascular diseases

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • San Diego State University Research Foundation

    RECRUITING

    San Diego, California, 92182, United States

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