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Behavioral Intervention

Intervention for Obesity

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Moghboeba Mosavel
Research Sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
18 or older
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 week and 24 weeks post-treatment
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Study Summary

This trial is testing a weight loss program specifically designed for African American adults living in economically disadvantaged areas. The goal is to see if using house chats as a model for the program is feasible and acceptable in

Who is the study for?
This trial is for African American adults who are at least 18 years old and live in Petersburg, VA. It's designed to help those living in economically disadvantaged areas reduce obesity and improve heart health through a community-based program.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing a 12-week lifestyle intervention that includes 'house chats' as a method of delivering weight loss coaching. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and well-received in the community setting.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves lifestyle changes rather than medication, side effects may include muscle soreness from new exercise routines or adjustments to dietary habits but are generally expected to be minimal.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 18 years old or older.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 week and 24 weeks post-treatment
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 week and 24 weeks post-treatment for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Intervention ward participants will manifest clinically significant change in adiposity
Participants in the intervention ward will manifest clinically significant Change in diet behavioral outcomes targeted in the intervention.
Participants in the intervention ward will manifest clinically significant change in physical activity outcomes targeted in the intervention.
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will be randomized to intervention and will receive the 12-week program.
Group II: Delayed Intervention ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will be randomized to delayed intervention control and will receive the same 12-week program.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)NIH
2,359 Previous Clinical Trials
4,314,512 Total Patients Enrolled
446 Trials studying Obesity
588,858 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityLead Sponsor
699 Previous Clinical Trials
22,884,965 Total Patients Enrolled
29 Trials studying Obesity
5,639 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
Moghboeba MosavelPrincipal InvestigatorVirginia Commonwealth University

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are potential participants currently able to apply for enrollment in this study?

"Indeed, clinicaltrials.gov indicates that patient recruitment is ongoing for this trial. The initial posting of the study was on November 29th, 2023, and it was most recently edited on January 8th, 2024."

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What is the upper limit for the number of individuals participating in this medical research endeavor?

"Indeed, the information provided on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this specific clinical trial is actively seeking eligible participants. The initial posting of the study was recorded on November 29th, 2023, and it underwent its most recent update on January 8th, 2024. For this research project, a total of 80 patients will be enrolled at a single designated site."

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Who else is applying?

What site did they apply to?
Virginia Commonwealth University
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
WE Project: 2.0 Grassroots Wellness Coaching (Phase 2)
2023. "WE Project: 2.0 Grassroots Wellness Coaching (Phase 2)". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06172582.
~44 spots leftby Nov 2024
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