Status:
TERMINATED
Physical Activity and Education Program for Somali Women
Lead Sponsor:
University of California, San Diego
Collaborating Sponsors:
American Cancer Society, Inc.
Conditions:
Sedentary Lifestyle
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
There is a significant need for culturally adapted and effective health education programs to address rising rates of obesity and chronic disease concerns for refugee communities. Physical activity ha...
Detailed Description
Participants in the physical activity program will participate in 12 weekly 1.5-hour sessions focused on increasing physical activity. The group sessions will include participating in physical activit...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Sedentary (less than 90 minutes per week of moderate or vigorous physical activity)
- Self-identify as Somali
- Planning on living in the area for the next 6 months
- Ability to attend 12-weeks of in-person group sessions at a designated community site
Exclusion
- Currently pregnant or within 3 months of delivery
- BMI greater than or equal to 40
- Medical conditions or physical problems that interfere with physical activity or require medical supervision to exercise
- Have another member of the household participating in the study
- Employment by one of the collaborating organizations
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
27 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02254902
Start Date
September 1 2014
End Date
December 1 2015
Last Update
May 13 2016
Active Locations (1)
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University of California San Diego
La Jolla, California, United States, 92093-0725