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Linking Churches With Parks to Increase Physical Activity Among Latinos
NCT03858868 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This study is a cluster randomized controlled trial of a multi-level intervention that links Latino Catholic churches (n=14) with their local parks to increase physical activity among Latino parishioners (n=1204) in Los Angeles. The study will examine the impact of the intervention on Latino parishioners' PA and health-related outcomes; explore differences in the intervention's effectiveness by gender; and evaluate factors associated with implementation for future dissemination. If successful, the intervention has the potential for sustainability and scale-up across the largest diocese in the U.S. and potentially across the nation.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Church and park-based intervention
- BEHAVIORAL Standard health education on physical activity
Study Locations (1)
California
- RAND Corporation — Santa Monica
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 925 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-03-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-04-30 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03858868
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03858868 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 925 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is RAND, which has 57 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Physical Activity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Church and park-based intervention is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03858868 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include California. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03858868 about?
NCT03858868 is a clinical study titled "Linking Churches With Parks to Increase Physical Activity Among Latinos". This study is a cluster randomized controlled trial of a multi-level intervention that links Latino Catholic churches (n=14) with their local parks to increase physical activity among Latino parishioners (n=1204) in Los Angeles. The study will examine the impact of the intervention on Latino parishi...
What is the current status of trial NCT03858868?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 925 participants. The study started on 2019-03-03. Estimated completion is 2025-04-30.
What conditions does trial NCT03858868 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Physical Activity. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03858868?
The interventions under investigation include: Church and park-based intervention (BEHAVIORAL), Standard health education on physical activity (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03858868?
This trial is sponsored by RAND, which has 57 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03858868 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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