Plain-English translation of NCT06596902 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing a program called Athletes for Life (AFL) that teaches families — parents and children together — how to be more physically active and develop healthier exercise habits. The program runs for 12 months and takes place at community recreation centers in San Diego and Mexicali. Researchers want to see if this family-centered approach helps reduce obesity and heart disease risk in communities that don't have as many health resources.
Heart disease and obesity are serious health problems affecting many Latino families living in border regions between the U.S. and Mexico. This study exists to test whether a program that brings families together to exercise and learn healthy behaviors can help prevent these diseases and improve overall health in underserved communities.
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You and your child would attend sessions at a community recreation center for 12 months, starting with beginner activities and progressing to more complex sports skills and nutrition education. The program is organized in phases, with family Olympics events every 3 months to celebrate progress. After the 12-month program ends, there is an additional year of ongoing support to help families maintain their new healthy habits.
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