Feasibility of a Healthy Lifestyle Program (Athletes for Life) in Mexicali, Baja California

Sex: All

Ages: 6 Years – 12 Years

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 14

Sponsor: Universidad Autonoma de Baja California

Location: Universidad Autonoma de Baja California Mexicali Estado de Baja California

Summary

Childhood obesity affects 36.6% of children in Mexico and nearly 50% in Baja California. Traditional weight-centered interventions yield modest and unsustainable results. In contrast, improving cardiorespiratory fitness provides broad health benefits independently of weight loss. This quasi-experimental study assesses the feasibility and viability of Athletes for Life (AFL)-a community- and family-based behavioral program for parent-child dyads in Mexicali-comparing its overall impact against a control group.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Parent or caregiver aged 18 years or older * Child aged 6 to 12 years * Residence within 4 km of one of the targeted community centers Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of a mental or physical condition that contraindicated participation in sports/exercise * Participation in formal sports activities (e.g., baseball, karate, or soccer)

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07847645). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.