Nutrition and exercise program aims to curb heart disease and diabetes in mexican communities

NCT ID NCT05945862

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

Summary

This completed study tested a 6-month program that taught nutrition and exercise to mothers and their children (ages 7-12) in the Yaqui Valley, Mexico. The goal was to improve lifestyle habits and prevent food insecurity, malnutrition, and related health problems like heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Researchers measured weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, and other health markers to see if the program made a difference.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

nutrition education and physical activity training program

What this could lead to

If successful, this program could offer a low-cost way to help vulnerable families adopt healthier habits and reduce their risk of heart disease and diabetes.

What could go wrong

This was a small, completed study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to other communities. The program's long-term effects are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Instituto Tecnologico de Sonora

    Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, 85000, Mexico