Strength through exercise and diet for older Latinos
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial studies a program of exercise and diet changes designed to help older Latino adults with heart disease or risk factors become stronger and healthier. It is offered in Spanish and can be done from home with Wi-Fi.
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Who can take part
- You identify as Latino or Hispanic
- You are 50 years old or older
- You have heart disease or at least one risk factor (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, smoking, or family history of heart disease)
- You currently do less than 90 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week
- You can understand Spanish
- You have Wi-Fi access at home
- You do not have uncontrolled diabetes, high blood pressure, or thyroid disease
- You do not have a muscle, bone, heart, lung, or nerve condition that makes moderate exercise unsafe
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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