Status:
UNKNOWN
Peer Counseling for Weight Loss
Lead Sponsor:
Wayne State University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
University of Michigan
Conditions:
Breast Cancer
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-71 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The efficacy of peer counseling for weight loss maintenance is being tested in obese and overweight African American breast cancer survivors.
Detailed Description
Obesity has adverse effects on breast cancer survival and recurrence, and this may be mediated via the insulin resistance that is associated with obesity. This is a matter of exceptional concern for A...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Overweight or obese
- African American
- Up to 7 years post breast cancer diagnosis
- Able to keep food records
- Have a telephone
- Stable weight within 5 pounds last 2 months
Exclusion
- Breast cancer recurrence
- History of other cancers
- Uncontrolled congestive heart failure
- Untreated hypertension
- Disabling osteoarthritis
- Abusing drugs or alcohol
- Have psychiatric conditions that interfere with counseling
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00120029
Start Date
January 1 2004
End Date
June 1 2008
Last Update
September 5 2008
Active Locations (1)
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Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48201