N/A
Completed N=100
Healthy Juntos Pilot Study
Obesity · Activity, Motor · Diet, Healthy · Sedentary behavior
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03986190 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
100
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jun 2024
Primary outcomePrimary: Change in Adolescents Physical Activity — 0.62; -0.13; -0.18; -0.05 minutes/day
Summary
The purpose of the study is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of a digital (web and mobile phone-based) program to improve physical activity levels and quality dietary intake among Hispanic parent-adolescent dyads.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Change in Adolescents Physical Activity |
0.62; -0.13; -0.18; -0.05; 5.29; -2.40 | — |
| PRIMARY Change in Adolescent Sedentary Behavior |
-0.35; -3.08 | — |
| PRIMARY Change in Adolescents Dietary Intake (i.e., Fruits/Vegetables) |
0.33; -0.17; 0.13; -0.16 | — |
| PRIMARY Change in Adolescents Dietary Intake (Sugar) |
1.91; 1.53 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Parent Physical Activity. |
38.82; 38.26 | — |
| SECONDARY Change Parent Sedentary Behavior |
-0.04; 0.34 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Parents Dietary Intake (i.e., Fruits/Vegetables) |
0.21; -0.02; 0.06; -0.01 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Parents Dietary Intake (Sugar) |
-1.25; 1.28 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Female and male adolescents whose primary caregiver self-identifies as Hispanic
- Adolescent is between the ages of 12-15;
- Adolescent lives with an adult primary caregiver willing to participate;
- Both parent and adolescent have smartphone/mobile device with internet access;
- Adolescent does not meet recommendations for fruit and vegetable intake (proxy for overall diet quality) as determined by a validated two-item screener;
- Adolescent does not meet physical activity guidelines as determined by responses on a validated two-item screener AND self-reports engaging in >2 hours/day of screen time (proxy for overall sedentary behavior) using three items.
Exclusion Criteria
- Adolescent's body mass index for age and gender is ≥ 95th percentile ("obese" range);
- Adolescent has a chronic medical condition (e.g., type 2 diabetes) that requires intensive lifestyle modification;
- Adolescent has a diagnosed developmental delay that would interfere with understanding program materials;
- Parent or adolescent has a diagnosed medical or psychiatric condition and is currently taking medications that would interfere with changes to physical activity or diet (e.g., adolescent is diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and is currently on stimulant medication);
- Family is planning to move out of the South Florida during the study follow-up period
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03986190). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.