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Investigating the Effects of the "GameDay Ready" Behavioral Weight Management Program for Black Men Living in the Rural South
Led by University of South Carolina · Updated on 2025-04-30
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
143 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of South Carolina
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This pilot study investigates the effects of a newly developed 12-week weight management program called "GameDay Ready" (compared to a walking and general health education program) for decreasing body weight among Black men who live in the rural South. The researchers expect to see evidence of greater weight loss among participants randomized to receive the "GameDay Ready" program.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Investigating the Effects of the "GameDay Ready" Behavioral Weight Management Program for Black Men Living in the Rural South
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Self-identified African American or Black American male
- 25 to 65 years of age
- BMI between 27 kg/m2 and 50 kg/m2 (BMI above 45 requires healthcare provider approval)
- Living in a rural area of South Carolina for at least 1 year
- Able to speak and understand English
- Willing to be randomly assigned to either the intervention or comparison program
You will not qualify if you...
- Positive response to any Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) question without healthcare provider approval
- Currently in or within 6 months participated in another weight loss trial or program
- Uncontrolled hypertension (systolic ≥160 mm Hg or diastolic ≥100 mm Hg), diabetes, or asthma without healthcare provider approval
- Pulmonary disease requiring supplemental oxygen or daily short-acting bronchodilators
- Musculoskeletal condition preventing moderate-to-vigorous physical activity
- Use of weight loss medications, herbals, or supplements within 30 days prior to study
- Following a special diet for a serious health condition (excluding general dietary advice for common risks)
- Major surgery within the past 6 months
- Weight loss surgery history or planned within next 6 months
- Cancer treatment in the past 12 months (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer)
- Weight loss of 5% or more in the past 6 months
- Plans to move to another county within 6 months
- Any physical or mental health condition preventing participation in a behavioral weight loss program
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, United States, 29208
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
D
Demetrius A Abshire, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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