Primary Care Referrals to a Remotely Delivered Physical Activity Intervention for Latina Teens: Chicas Fuertes 2

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO · Sep 10, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called "Chicas Fuertes 2," is looking to help Latina teenagers become more active. The study will include 200 girls aged 13 to 17 who are currently not getting enough physical activity. If you or someone you know identifies as Latina, is a patient at FHCSD, and is not meeting the recommended activity level of at least 60 minutes of exercise on most days, you might be eligible to participate.

Participants will be chosen by their primary care doctors and will be split into two groups. One group will receive special support, including a counseling session, a personalized website, a Fitbit to track their activity, weekly text reminders, and access to a study Instagram account for motivation. The other group will only receive the Fitbit. The study lasts for 12 months, and it offers a great opportunity for teens to increase their physical activity in a fun and supportive way!

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • self identify as Latina
• • age 13-17
• • read, write, and speak English
• • be a current patient at FHCSD
• • be under-active (engaging in 60 min/day of MVPA on fewer than 5 days per week)
• • regular access (≥2 times/week) to Internet and a smart phone that can receive text messages
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • unwillingness to be randomized to one of the two conditions
• • self-reporting any condition that would impair ability to participate in physical activity for at least 10 minutes at a time