Remotely Delivered Resistance Training for Cardiometabolic Health Among Black Women: A Pilot Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Resistance Training
- Conditions
- Not specified
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Enrollment
- 36
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Feasibility of recruitment
- Status
- Recruiting
- Last Updated
- 2 months ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to collect preliminary data on the feasibility, acceptability, and potential effects of a novel, remotely delivered resistance training program.
Detailed Description
This trial will enroll Black women with elevated cardiometabolic risk (e.g., overweight or obesity, pre- or established diabetes, and elevated or high blood pressure) in early-to-middle adulthood (n=36; age=30-64 years) with insufficient resistance training (RT) participation. This 4-month single group pilot trial evaluates the feasibility, acceptability, and potential effects of a novel, remotely-delivered resistance training (RT) intervention. All participants will engage in RT during this trial and the web-based platform is the primary modality through which the remote RT intervention is delivered. Assessments are conducted at baseline and follow-up (month 4). Aim 1 will examine the feasibility and acceptability of the remotely delivered RT program. Aim 2 will examine the potential effects on RT behaviors. Aim 3 will examine the potential effects on clinical and patient-reported outcomes.
Investigators
Amber W. Kinsey, PhD
Assistant Professor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Self-identifies as Black or African American
- •Age 30-64 years
- •Insufficient resistance training engagement (\<2 sessions/week in the past 6 months)
- •Self-reported or documented diagnosis of at least one of the following conditions: Overweight, obesity, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, elevated blood pressure, hypertension, or taking medications for any of these conditions
- •Has an internet- connected device (i.e., computer, smartphone) and is willing to use it for intervention delivery
- •If indicated during screening, willing to obtain medical clearance for exercise from their healthcare provider prior to enrollment
- •Residing within a 50-mile radius of the University
Exclusion Criteria
- •Uncontrolled hypertension (blood pressure \>160/100 mm Hg)
- •Weighing ≥ 450 lbs (upper limit for body composition assessment)
- •Conditions or limitations that affect physical activity participation and/or the ability to --perform assessments
- •Has a medical or physical condition that make moderate intensity physical activity (like a brisk walk) difficult or unsafe
- •Unwilling to obtain medical clearance (if indicated by prescreening)
- •Women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant in the next 6 months
- •Planning to relocate out of the area in the next 6 months
- •Participating in another exercise and/or randomized research project
- •Unwilling or unable to do any of the following: give informed consent; read/understand English; perform resistance training in their home, record and upload virtual exercise assessment sessions, and other protocol specific requirements
Arms & Interventions
Intervention/Treatment
A home-based resistance training condition that is delivered through a web-based platform.
Intervention: Resistance Training
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Feasibility of recruitment
Time Frame: Baseline
The number of participants enrolled in the trial
Feasibility of retention
Time Frame: Month 4
The proportion of participants who complete the study out of those who enrolled in the study
Intervention adherence
Time Frame: Month 4
The number of participants adhering to the intervention
Secondary Outcomes
- Change in HbA1C(Baseline, Month 4)
- Change in resistance training behaviors(Baseline and Month 4)
- Change in blood pressure(Baseline, Month 4)
- Change in body composition(Baseline, Month 4)
- Change in handgrip strength(Baseline, Month 4)
- Change in the number of chair stands(Baseline, Month 4)