NCT06433258

Implementation and Evaluation of an Evidence-Based, Multilevel Lifestyle Intervention for Underserved and Rural Populations in South Texas

Implementation and Evaluation of an Evidence-Based, Multilevel Lifestyle Intervention for Underserved and Rural Populations in South Texas: Tu Salud ¡Si Cuenta (TSSC)!

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 500 (estimated)
• Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to enhance the current TSSC multilevel intervention delivered in Cameron and Hidalgo counties by adding additional components including an educational module on the risks of alcohol intake and its connection to cancer, as well as developing training and referral systems to address social determinants of health (SDOH) that negatively impact uptake of cancer prevention behaviors.

Conditions

• Cancer Prevention

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Enhanced TSSC curriculum	In addition to the original TSSC curriculum participants will also be educated with the enhanced curriculum which includes components related to alcohol and social determinants of health needs) to promote cancer prevention through healthy lifestyles.
BEHAVIORAL	Original TSSC curriculum	Participants will be educated with evidence-based modules focused on topics such as introduction to TSSC, physical activity, fruit and vegetable consumption, reduce sugar intake, diabetes, portion control, cancer, and high blood pressure.These modules are provided by community health workers who have been trained in the contents of the modules, as well as motivational interviewing techniques for delivering the modules.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-05-03
• Primary completion: 2025-03-01
• Completion: 2025-03-01
• First posted: 2024-05-29
• Last updated: 2024-05-29

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States