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Tests treatment safety and results for Obesity
Official title Efficacy Trial of Healthy Together ("Juntos")
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06489262
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of a family-based digital (web and mobile phone-based) program known as Healthy Together ("Juntos") in preventing increases in body mass index and improving moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, diet quality, and percentage body fat among Hispanic adolescents.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 12 to 15. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Adolescent
- Lives with participating biological parent or legal guardian;
- Self-identifies as Hispanic;
- Is between the ages of 12-15years old;
- Has access to a smartphone;
You likely can't join if
- Adolescent
- Has BMI \<5th (underweight) or ≥95th percentile (obesity);
- Has a parent-reported chronic medical condition (e.g., type 2 diabetes) that requires more intensive intervention;
- Has parent-reported responses on a physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q) that indicates a serious health issue, and a physician does not...
- Has a parent-reported cognitive or developmental delay (e.g., Down Syndrome) that may interfere with understanding program materials. Parent
- Provides PAR-Q responses that indicate a serious health issue and a physician does not approve participation;
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adolescent
- Lives with participating biological parent or legal guardian;
- Self-identifies as Hispanic;
- Is between the ages of 12-15years old;
- Has access to a smartphone;
- Does not meet recommendations for physical activity as determined by a validated 2-item screener;
- Does not meet recommendations for daily fruit and vegetable intake (proxy for diet quality) as determined by a validated 2-item screener;
- Exceeds recommendations for screen time (proxy for sedentary behavior) as determined by a validated 6-item screener Parent
- Is the biological parent or legal guardian of and lives with the adolescent;
- Self-identifies as Hispanic;
- Has access to a smartphone;
- Adolescent
- Has BMI \<5th (underweight) or ≥95th percentile (obesity);
- Has a parent-reported chronic medical condition (e.g., type 2 diabetes) that requires more intensive intervention;
- Has parent-reported responses on a physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q) that indicates a serious health issue, and a physician does not approve participation;
- Has a parent-reported cognitive or developmental delay (e.g., Down Syndrome) that may interfere with understanding program materials. Parent
- Provides PAR-Q responses that indicate a serious health issue and a physician does not approve participation;
- Reports family plans to move out of South Florida during the study follow-up period
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Miami, Florida, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 12 years to 15 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Miami, Florida, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.