Status:
COMPLETED
Telehealth for Weight Maintenance of African-American Women ("Exercise Your Faith")
Lead Sponsor:
University of Illinois at Chicago
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Conditions:
Overweight
Obesity
Eligibility:
FEMALE
35-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Obesity can cause many health problems, including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Although some people may lose weight through diet and exercise, many regain weight over time...
Detailed Description
Rates of obesity in the United States have increased dramatically over the past four decades. Although research studies have demonstrated that weight loss is achievable through lifestyle modifications...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Self-identification as an African-American or Black woman
- Age 35-65 years
- Body mass index 25-50 kg/m2
- Physician approval to safely exercise if any positive answers on Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
- Owns a television
- Has a working telephone line
Exclusion
- Plans to move from the Chicago area during the coming year
- Has a household member already in the study
- Uses illicit drugs or drinks more than two alcoholic drinks daily
- Pregnant, nursing, or planning pregnancy
- Participating in an organized weight loss program or using pharmacotherapy for weight loss
- Use an assistive device for ambulation, or cannot participate in exercise classes
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
88 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01402557
Start Date
August 1 2007
End Date
March 1 2010
Last Update
December 28 2016
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