RECRUITINGINTERVENTIONAL
Feasibility of Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Hispanics Through a Family-Based Community Intervention
About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of a 6-month family-based community intervention to mitigate cardiovascular disease risk factors in Hispanic families in northern Colorado as measured through biometric screenings, body composition, physical activity, and health knowledge.
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
Who May Qualify:
- At least one member of the family unit self-identifies as Hispanic
- At least 13 years of age
Who Should NOT Join This Trial:
- Unwilling to wear Fitbit devices daily for 6 months except when charging and sleeping
- Cannot read or understand either English or Spanish
- Cannot return to screening location to perform the minimum of the baseline, 3-month and 6-month follow-up screenings
- Children or adolescents will be excluded from this project without a minimum of one accompanying parent or guardian
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Original Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
* At least one member of the family unit self-identifies as Hispanic
* At least 13 years of age
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unwilling to wear Fitbit devices daily for 6 months except when charging and sleeping
* Cannot read or understand either English or Spanish
* Cannot return to screening location to perform the minimum of the baseline, 3-month and 6-month follow-up screenings
* Children or adolescents will be excluded from this project without a minimum of one accompanying parent or guardian
Treatments Being Tested
BEHAVIORAL
Healthy Hearts Family Program
Participants will participate in a baseline health and knowledge screening, followed by a 6-week once-weekly class series, and 3- and 6-month follow-up health and knowledge screenings.
Locations (1)
Medical Center of the Rockies
Loveland, Colorado, United States