Can a community sports program help latino families fight obesity and heart disease?

NCT ID NCT06596902

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: San Diego State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to increase physical activity and fitness among 290 Latino families living near the U.S.-Mexico border. Parents and children aged 6-11 will take part in a 12-month program at community centers, with progressive sports skills and behavioral coaching. The goal is to reduce high rates of obesity and heart disease in these underserved communities.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Physical activity program
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could provide a scalable model to improve fitness and reduce obesity and heart disease risk in underserved Latino communities.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral intervention without a control group comparison yet, so results may be modest or hard to sustain long-term. Participation and adherence can vary widely.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

heart disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEART DISEASE OBESITY PREVENTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

San Diego State University
RECRUITING

San Diego, California, 92182, United States

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