Family-Based Weight Loss for Black Adults

FAMily-centered WEight Loss for Black Adults (FAM WEL B-ing)

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Obesity and Overweight Diabetes Mellitus Weight Loss Behavior Change
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 75
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
256 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for Black adults who want to lose weight with the help of their family. Participants will join a 6-month program that includes group sessions and tracking their diet and activity.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I identify as Black or African American.
  • I have a BMI of 30 or more.
  • I have a family member who wants to help me lose weight.
  • I speak English.
  • I am between 18 and 75 years old.
  • I can use a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have participated in an intense weight loss program in the last 6 months.
  • I have type 1 diabetes.
  • I have a major psychiatric illness not well-managed.
  • I have had weight loss surgery in the last 2 years.
  • I am using medications for weight loss.
  • I am pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next 6 months.
  • I have alcohol or substance abuse issues.
  • I have advanced kidney disease.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn the best combination of family components that yields optimal weight loss among Black adults. The main question it aims to answer is: What combination of four family components in combination with a standard behavioral weight loss program yields optimal weight loss among Black adults? Researchers will compare different combinations of family skills comp…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * self-identified as Black or African American (Index participant) * BMI equal to greater than 30 kg/m\^2 (Index); BMI equal to greater than 27.5 kg/m\^2 (family partner) * have a partner/family member willing to enroll in the study and must share a mutual goal of achieving weig…
Contacts

Carmen Samuel-Hodge

919-966-0360

cdsamuel@email.unc.edu

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