Happy older latinos are active: a walk a day may keep the blues away

NCT ID NCT03870360

Ongoing Prevention Sponsor: University of Miami Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a health promotion program can prevent anxiety and depression in older Latino adults who are at risk. 240 participants will either join a program with group walks and social sessions led by a community health worker, or attend a healthy lifestyles education class. The goal is to see if the active program lowers the chance of developing major depression or generalized anxiety disorder.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: health promotion program (group walks and social activation sessions led by a community health worker)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, community-based way to prevent anxiety and depression in older Latino adults.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small study (240 people) testing a behavioral program, not a drug. Results may not apply to other groups, and the program may not prevent mental health issues as hoped.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Depression anxiety prevention target depressive disorder prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY DEPRESSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Miami

Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

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