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Behavioural Intervention

The Fade to Fitness Program for Health-Related Quality of Life

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Led By Guillermo M Wippold

Research Sponsored by University of South Carolina

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Self-identify as African American or Black American male aged 18-90

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline to 5 months

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Study Summary

This trial focuses on a program called Fade to Fitness that aims to improve the overall health and quality of life of Black men. The program targets four key health behaviors: Physical Activity, Healthy Eating, Stress

Who is the study for?

The Fade to Fitness Program is for African American or Black American men aged 18-90 who speak English. It's not for those already in a health program, on strict diets for serious conditions, or planning to move within 6 months of starting the program.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

This trial tests the Fade to Fitness Program, aiming to boost overall health and life quality through physical activity, healthy eating, stress and depression management. The program includes weekly sessions with group discussions in barbershops.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this is a lifestyle intervention focusing on exercise and nutrition rather than medication, typical drug side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience muscle soreness from new physical activities or changes in mood as they adjust their diet and manage stress.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am an African American or Black American male aged 18-90.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline to 5 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline to 5 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline to 5 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary outcome measures

Acceptability, appropriateness, demand, implementation, practicality, and integration of the intervention

Attrition in intervention

Facilitator-assessed attendance in intervention

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Secondary outcome measures

Change in body mass index

Change in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity

Change in weight

+14 more

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: The Fade to Fitness ProgramExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

0 / 1Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of South CarolinaLead Sponsor

211 Previous Clinical Trials

120,444 Total Patients Enrolled

National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)NIH

383 Previous Clinical Trials

1,216,344 Total Patients Enrolled

Guillermo M WippoldPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can individuals such as myself participate in this clinical study?

"Candidates interested in participating must have a satisfactory health-related quality of life and fall within the age range of 18 to 90. This study aims to enroll a total of 15 eligible candidates."

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