A Multi-level Mother-daughter Physical Activity Intervention for Pre- Adolescent Latinas

Launched by SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY · Jul 25, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is testing a program called "Conmigo," designed to help Latina girls aged 8 to 11 and their mothers become more physically active together. The study wants to see if participating in this 10-week program can increase the amount of moderate to vigorous physical activity (like brisk walking, running, or playing sports) that the girls get each day. The program focuses on improving how mothers and daughters communicate and support each other around being active, with weekly group sessions led by YMCA staff at local elementary schools.

To join, girls must identify as Latina, be between 8 and 11 years old, attend one of the participating schools, and currently get less than the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity. Their mothers must also identify as Latina, be their primary caregiver, and be able to attend all the sessions with their daughters. During the program, mother-daughter pairs will meet once a week for about two hours, take part in physical activities, set goals, and learn ways to encourage healthy habits at home. The study will compare this physical activity program to a different 10-week program focused on healthy eating, to see which helps increase activity levels more. This research hopes to find new ways to support Latina families in leading healthier, more active lives.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria (DAUGHTER):
• • Self-identifying as Latina
• • aged 8-11
• • not currently meeting CDC's 2018 PA guidelines (60 min MVPA/day)
• • attends an elementary school enrolled in the study
• • speaks English or Spanish
• Inclusion Criteria (MOTHER):
• • Self-identifying as Latina
• • primary female caregiver (living with her ≥4 days/week) of the daughter
• • speaks English or Spanish
• • both Mother \& Daughter can attend weekly program activities for 10 weeks, and intend to stay in the area for the study's duration.
• Exclusion criteria:
• • either Mother or Daughter has a health condition that precludes them from doing PA
• • cognitive impairment affecting participation,
• • inability for mother to provide informed consent or daughter to provide assent in English or Spanish