Improving Physical Activity Participation in Latinas With Mindfulness (NCT06848335) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Improving Physical Activity Participation in Latinas With Mindfulness
United States258 participantsStarted 2025-03-21
Plain-language summary
In this study, the investigators are exploring how a mindfulness-based physical activity program can help improve exercise habits and overall health among 258 inactive Latina women aged 18 to 65. The study will be conducted entirely remotely over and 18 month period. During the first 6 months, all participants will receive an exercise program that has previously been tested by our research team. After 6 months, the investigators will check if participants are meeting the recommended exercise guidelines of at least 150 minutes/week of at least moderate intensity activity. Participants who meet the guidelines will continue with the successful exercise program for another 6 months. For participants who do not meet the guidelines (are exercising less than 150 minutes/week), they will receive one of two enhanced programs, which will be randomly assigned. One program offers additional physical activity support, and the other incorporates stress management through mindfulness techniques. For all participants, over 18 months, the investigators will track physical activity levels, stress, and heart health indicators.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female
* Generally healthy (If asthma, controlled high blood pressure and/or controlled type II diabetes, may be able to participate with physician consent)
* Sedentary (defined as participating in MVPA for 60 minutes or less per week and engaging in muscle-strengthening exercise on less than 2 days per week)
* Hispanic or Latina (self-identified)
* Must be able to read and write in Spanish fluently
* 18 - 65 years of age
* Planning on living in the area for the next 18 months
* Own a cell phone capable of sending and receiving text messages
* Required to have reliable access to the Internet via a computer or mobile device
* Must be able to receive materials in the mail, either at your own home or at a mailbox
Exclusion Criteria:
* BMI greater than 45
* Not able to walk continuously for 30 minutes/limited ability to complete daily activity or ability to exercise
* Exercise is against advice of doctor
* Inability to walk independently
* Current or planned pregnancy in the next 12 months
* Heart disease/treatment
* Heart murmur
* Angina/chest pain or Angina/chest pain with exertion
* Palpitations
* Stroke/Transient Ischemic Attacks
* Peripheral Vascular Disease
* Diabetes that requires insulin
* Non-insulin dependent diabetes without physician approval to participate
* Chronic infectious disease- HIV, Hepatitis C but does not have doctor approval
* Chronic liver disease
* Cystic Fibrosis
* Abnormal EKG on last EKG performed
* Emphysema, Chronic bronchit…
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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