Physical activity study for Latinas using mindfulness
This study tests whether adding mindfulness to a physical activity program helps Latinas who are not very active become more active. It focuses on women who can read and write in Spanish and are generally healthy.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Identify as female
- Be generally healthy, though you may join with a doctor's OK if you have controlled asthma, high blood pressure, or type 2 diabetes
- Be sedentary (get 60 minutes or less of moderate-to-vigorous activity per week and do strength exercises less than 2 days a week)
- Identify as Hispanic or Latina and be fluent in reading and writing Spanish
- Be between 18 and 65 years old and plan to stay in the area for the next 18 months
- Have a cell phone that can send and receive texts, reliable internet, and a place to get mail
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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