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Community-Based Mentoring for Weight Loss
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.
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- You are part of a social group that was identified in a network analysis.The participants in the study were willing to take part in all aspects of the research.I have a condition that makes it hard for me to be physically active.Even if you are not overweight, you can still participate in the study, but you will not be included in the measurements and analysis.You identify yourself as Hispanic or Somali.
- Group 1: Immediate Community-Based Mentoring and Education Sessions
- Group 2: Delayed Community-Based Mentoring and Education Sessions
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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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."
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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