Developing a Text-Message Enhanced Physical Activity Intervention for Latino Men
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Inactivity
In brief
The aim of this study is to build upon our tailored print intervention by developing new text-delivered intervention materials to complement our print-based physical activity (PA) intervention. In Phase 1 we will conduct 6 focus groups with Mexican and Mexican American (MA) men to determine content, frequency, and types of text messages desired, and to identify cultural themes to incorporate into existing and new materials. Themes from the focus groups and sample text messages will be presented to a confirmatory focus group panel. Phase 2 will be a 6-month pilot randomized controlled trial with Mexican and MA men (N=60) to test the text-enhanced, Spanish language, individually tailored PA intervention vs. publicly available, Spanish language health education materials, including information on PA, diet, and stress management. This will be followed by post-intervention qualitative interviews to solicit suggestions for improvements to help further refine the program. The proposed pilot will support a future R01 to establish the efficacy of this multi-media, multi-level PA intervention for Mexican and MA men.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02512419
- Run by
- University of California, San Diego
- People needed
- 48
- Starts
- 2015-07-01
- Expected to finish
- 2017-12-31
- Last updated by the study team
- 2019-07-16
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Male
- Generally healthy (If asthma, controlled high blood pressure and/or controlled type II diabetes, may be able to participate with physician consent)
- Sedentary (Less than 60 minutes per week of moderate or vigorous physical activity)
- Mexican and/or Mexican American (self-identified)
- Must be able to read and write Spanish fluently
- 18 - 65 years of age
- Planning on living in the area for the next 6 months
- Own a cell phone capable of sending and receiving text messages
You may not qualify if…
- Body Mass Index(BMI) greater than 45
- Not able to walk continuously for 30 minutes/limited ability to complete daily activity or ability to exercise
- Exercise is against advice of doctor
- Heart disease/treatment
- Heart murmur
- Angina/chest pain or Angina/chest pain with exertion
- Palpitations
- Stroke/Transient Ischemic Attacks
- Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Type I Diabetes
- Uncontrolled Type II Diabetes
- Chronic Infectious Disease - HIV, Hepatitis
- Chronic liver disease
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Abnormal EKG on last EKG performed
- Emphysema, Chronic bronchitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Seizure in past year
- Surgery in past year on heart, lung, joint, orthopedic surgery
- Surgery pending in next year on lung, joint, orthopedic surgery
- Unusual/concerning shortness of breath
- Asthma (may be able to participate with physician consent)
- High blood pressure/high blood pressure medication (may be able to participate with physician consent)
- Use of beta blockers
- Abnormal Medical Stress Test
- Musculoskeletal problems
Where it is running
- University of California San Diego — La Jolla, California, United States
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