Promoting Physical Activity in Older Hispanic/Latino(a) Adults
United States130 participantsStarted 2024-09-24
Plain-language summary
In this randomized controlled trial, study staff will randomize 130 Hispanic/Latino adults without dementia and over age 55 from Southern California and from Kaiser Permanente Washington (State) to either the culturally adapted De Pie physical activity intervention or an active comparison program focusing on general brain health topics. The purpose of this study is to determine if 12 weeks of the culturally adapted and fully remote De Pie y a Movernos intervention improves self-efficacy, habit strength, social support, and enjoyment for physical activity (PA), thus promoting adherence to moderate-intensity physical activity (MIPA) guidelines (150 minutes/week).
Who can participate
Age range
55 Years – 89 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* be 55-89 and self-identify as Hispanic/Latino(a)
* able to participate for up to 20 weeks in the study
* willing to be randomized to the intervention or active comparison program
* willing to follow study procedures depending on program assignment
* available M-F for study phone calls between 8am-5pm
* able to walk one block unassisted,
* able to speak and can read Spanish or English,
* have a smartphone (85% of the Hispanic/Latino(a) population has a smartphone)
* willing to wear an ActiGraph for up to 2 weeks, twice during the course of the study
* willing to complete study questionnaires via weblink, paper, or phone call
* have an email address and be willing to share it with the team
* have a US mailing address where they receive mail regularly (confirmed in pre-screen)
Exclusion criteria are as follows:
* score less than or equal to 4 on the Six-Item Screener (Callahan et al., 2002)
* unable to hear phone conversation, even with a hearing aid
* planned surgeries or travel that would interfere with participation
* had a fall in the last year that resulted in hospitalization
* had a cancer diagnosis that requires treatment in the past year (other than skin cancer)
* had a diagnosis of heart attack or irregular heart beat (arrythmia) in the past year
* been advised recently by their doctor to avoid physical activity
* does not want to share cognitive health information collected during the study with researchers at UCSD
* unwilling to share their em…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change in Moderate Intensity Physical Activity (MIPA) minutes/day