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
Active Locations (1)
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UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599