Actively Recruiting
Improving Physical Activity Participation in Latinas With Mindfulness
Led by Bess Marcus · Updated on 2025-04-25
258
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
227 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
B
Bess Marcus
Lead Sponsor
N
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
In this study, the investigators are exploring how a mindfulness-based physical activity program can help improve exercise habits and overall health among 258 inactive Latina women aged 18 to 65. The study will be conducted entirely remotely over and 18 month period. During the first 6 months, all participants will receive an exercise program that has previously been tested by our research team. After 6 months, the investigators will check if participants are meeting the recommended exercise guidelines of at least 150 minutes/week of at least moderate intensity activity. Participants who meet the guidelines will continue with the successful exercise program for another 6 months. For participants who do not meet the guidelines (are exercising less than 150 minutes/week), they will receive one of two enhanced programs, which will be randomly assigned. One program offers additional physical activity support, and the other incorporates stress management through mindfulness techniques. For all participants, over 18 months, the investigators will track physical activity levels, stress, and heart health indicators.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Improving Physical Activity Participation in Latinas With Mindfulness
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Female
- Generally healthy (if asthma, controlled high blood pressure and/or controlled type II diabetes, may be able to participate with physician consent)
- Sedentary, defined as participating in moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) for 60 minutes or less per week and doing muscle-strengthening exercise on fewer than 2 days per week
- Self-identified Hispanic or Latina
- Able to read and write Spanish fluently
- Aged 18 to 65 years
- Planning to live in the area for the next 18 months
- Own a cell phone capable of sending and receiving text messages
- Have reliable access to the Internet via a computer or mobile device
- Able to receive study materials by mail at home or a mailbox
You will not qualify if you...
- Body mass index (BMI) greater than 45
- Unable to walk continuously for 30 minutes or limited in daily activity or exercise ability
- Exercise is against doctor's advice
- Unable to walk independently
- Current or planned pregnancy in the next 12 months
- History of heart disease or treatment
- Heart murmur
- Angina or chest pain, including during exertion
- Palpitations
- Stroke or transient ischemic attacks
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Diabetes requiring insulin
- Non-insulin dependent diabetes without physician approval
- Chronic infectious diseases such as HIV or Hepatitis C without doctor approval
- Chronic liver disease
- Cystic fibrosis
- Abnormal EKG on last test
- Emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Seizure in the past year
- Surgery in the past year on heart, lung, joint, or orthopedic areas
- Pending surgery in the next year on lung, joint, or orthopedic areas
- Unusual or concerning shortness of breath
- Asthma without physician consent
- High blood pressure or medication without physician consent
- Use of beta blockers or unapproved medicines
- Abnormal medical stress test in the last 12 months
- Musculoskeletal problems
- Fainting or dizziness more than 3 times in past year or that affects daily activities or balance
- Cancer treatment in past 3 months
- Psychiatric hospitalization in past 3 years or suicidal
- Prior participation in Seamos Activas II or any exercise research study currently or within last 6 months
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island, United States, 02912
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
B
Bess H Marcus, PhD
CONTACT
R
Rachelle Edgar, BS
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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