Can a community sports program help latino families fight obesity and heart disease?
NCT ID NCT06596902
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
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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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San Diego State University
RECRUITINGSan Diego, California, 92182, United States