Family-Based Obesity Intervention for Mexican Americans
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Mexican American families share similar elevated risks for obesity and obesity-related conditions, such as type 2 diabetes. Because negative family interactions and relationships (e.g., poor communication, high conflict, low emotional closeness) are associated with obesity treatment outcomes, this study tests a behavioral weight management intervention that provides relationship skills counseling to mothers and adult daughters. The goal is to improve family interaction patterns to buffer challenges and strengthen collaboration for eating and physical activity behaviors that support long-term weight management and thus provide an effective obesity treatment approach to address a major public health concern.
Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.
Is the Family-Based Obesity Intervention for Mexican Americans safe for participants?
How does the Family-Based Obesity Intervention for Mexican Americans differ from other treatments for obesity?
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment for obesity in Mexican Americans?
Research shows that culturally adapted behavioral weight-loss programs for Mexican American women can lead to significant weight loss and improved family relationships, which are linked to better weight management outcomes. A study found that adding relationship skills training to standard behavioral treatment resulted in greater weight loss and improved family dynamics.24589
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for Mexican or Mexican American mothers and adult daughters living in San Diego County, aged 18-65 with a BMI of 25-45. They must be able to read and write in English or Spanish. Those pregnant, planning pregnancy, with physical limitations for exercise, currently in weight loss programs, post-weight loss surgery, or with serious health conditions cannot join.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants receive standard behavioral treatment or standard behavioral treatment plus relationship skills training
Maintenance
Participants continue with maintenance phase to support long-term weight management
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Standard behavioral treatment
- Standard behavioral treatment plus relationship skills training
Standard behavioral treatment is already approved in United States for the following indications:
- Obesity
- Type 2 Diabetes
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Becky Marquez
Lead Sponsor