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Community-Based Mentoring for Weight Loss

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Mark Wieland, MD
Research Sponsored by Mayo Clinic
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months
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Study Summary

This trial will use social networks to try and change health behaviors in people that are at risk for obesity and heart problems.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for Hispanic or Somali immigrants in Southeast Minnesota who are willing to fully participate and consent. It's aimed at those with obesity or cardiovascular risk factors, but excludes pregnant individuals, those with serious conditions limiting physical activity, and normal-weight people from measurements.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a program using community-based mentoring and education within social networks to promote weight loss and reduce cardiovascular risks among immigrant communities.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves lifestyle changes through mentoring and education sessions rather than medication, typical drug side effects aren't expected. However, participants may experience stress or time constraints due to participation.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in Body Mass Index (BMI)
Change in waist circumference
Secondary outcome measures
Change in "Life's Simple 7" Composite Score
Change in Dietary Quality
Change in blood pressure (systolic and diastolic)
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Immediate Community-Based Mentoring and Education SessionsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Subjects will receive the intervention of community-based mentoring and education sessions immediately after enrollment.
Group II: Delayed Community-Based Mentoring and Education SessionsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Subjects will receive the intervention of community-based mentoring and education sessions approximately 12 months after enrollment.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Mayo ClinicLead Sponsor
3,205 Previous Clinical Trials
3,766,303 Total Patients Enrolled
18 Trials studying Weight Loss
738 Patients Enrolled for Weight Loss
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)NIH
380 Previous Clinical Trials
1,215,173 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Weight Loss
965 Patients Enrolled for Weight Loss
Mark Wieland, MDPrincipal InvestigatorMayo Clinic
2 Previous Clinical Trials
93 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Weight Loss
39 Patients Enrolled for Weight Loss

Media Library

Community-based mentoring and education sessions Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05136339 — N/A
Weight Loss Research Study Groups: Immediate Community-Based Mentoring and Education Sessions, Delayed Community-Based Mentoring and Education Sessions
Weight Loss Clinical Trial 2023: Community-based mentoring and education sessions Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05136339 — N/A
Community-based mentoring and education sessions 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05136339 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there current openings available for patient enrolment in this experiment?

"Contrary to the information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical study is not actively enrolling candidates. Although it was posted in April 2022 and last updated in November of that same year, no patients are being recruited at present; however, there are 223 alternative trials currently recruiting individuals."

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Could you offer insight into the primary aims of this clinical trial?

"The primary endpoint of this trial, which will be observed at intervals of Baseline, 6 months, 12 months and 24 months is to assess Change in Body Mass Index (BMI). Secondary goals include monitoring changes in LDL cholesterol levels expressed as mg/dL; shifts in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure values measured three times with the average reading used for analysis reported mmHg; and tracking alterations to "Life's Simple 7" Composite Score. This score uses a point system based on specific health metrics ranging from 0-14 points where lower scores represent poorer cardiovascular health while higher numbers indicate ideal results. The final categorization"

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Minnesota
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Mayo Clinic in Rochester
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
~19 spots leftby Jun 2024