NCT06489262 Efficacy Trial of Healthy Together ("Juntos")
| NCT ID | NCT06489262 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Miami |
| Condition | Obesity |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 750 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-02-28 |
| Primary Completion | 2029-05-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 750 participants in total. It began in 2025-02-28 with a primary completion date of 2029-05-31.
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Brief Summary
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.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Adolescent 1. Lives with participating biological parent or legal guardian; 2. Self-identifies as Hispanic; 3. Is between the ages of 12-15years old; 4. Has access to a smartphone; 5. Does not meet recommendations for physical activity as determined by a validated 2-item screener; 6. Does not meet recommendations for daily fruit and vegetable intake (proxy for diet quality) as determined by a validated 2-item screener; 7. Exceeds recommendations for screen time (proxy for sedentary behavior) as determined by a validated 6-item screener Parent 1. Is the biological parent or legal guardian of and lives with the adolescent; 2. Self-identifies as Hispanic; 3. Has access to a smartphone; Exclusion Criteria: Adolescent 1. Has BMI \<5th (underweight) or ≥95th percentile (obesity); 2. Has a parent-reported chronic medical condition (e.g., type 2 diabetes) that requires more intensive intervention; 3. 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; 4. Has a parent-reported cognitive or developmental delay (e.g., Down Syndrome) that may interfere with understanding program materials. Parent 1. Provides PAR-Q responses that indicate a serious health issue and a physician does not approve participation; 2. Reports family plans to move out of South Florida during the study follow-up period
Contact & Investigator
Sara St George, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Miami
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06489262 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 12 Years or older, up to 15 Years, studying Obesity. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06489262 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06489262 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at healthyjuntos@med.miami.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06489262 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Miami, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06489262 clinical trial?
NCT06489262 is sponsored by University of Miami. The principal investigator is Sara St George, PhD at University of Miami. The trial plans to enroll 750 participants.
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