Status:

COMPLETED

The STRENGTH Study: Shapely Sisters Targeting Realistic Exercise and Nutrition Goals Through Healthy Habits

Lead Sponsor:

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Collaborating Sponsors:

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Conditions:

Obesity

Eligibility:

FEMALE

25-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study evaluates the efficacy of a stress-focused tailored weight loss intervention compared to a standard weight loss intervention on weight loss in severely obese (BMI \> 40.0) African American ...

Detailed Description

Stress has been identified as a major barrier to engaging in healthy lifestyle behaviors (e.g. diet and exercise) among African American women. African American women consistently lose less weight tha...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • African American (self-identified)
  • Female
  • BMI \> 40 kg/m2
  • Access to internet connection and phone for personal use

Exclusion

  • Unable to walk without the use of an assistance device
  • Failure to pass the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) or unable to attain medical clearance from their doctor
  • Substance abuse within past two years
  • Schizophrenia
  • Currently pregnant, pregnant within the past 6 months or plans to become pregnant in the next 6 months
  • History of malignancy other than non-melanoma skin cancer, that has not been in remission or cured surgically for \> 5 years
  • Participation in a weight loss program in the past 12 months
  • \> 5% loss of body weight within the past 6 months
  • Bariatric surgery recipient
  • Heart attack in the past 6 months
  • Stroke within the past 6 months
  • NOTE: Participants who "fail" the PAR-Q will be required to obtain medical clearance from their medical provider

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2015

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 1 2015

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02253641

Start Date

April 1 2015

End Date

September 1 2015

Last Update

September 22 2015

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UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599