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Remotely Delivered Resistance Training for Cardiometabolic Health Among Black Women

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Overweight or Obesity
Prediabetes or Diabetes
Prehypertension (Elevated Blood Pressure) or Hypertension
Resistance Training
Interventions
Behavioral: Resistance Training
Registration Number
NCT06360536
Lead Sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
36
Inclusion Criteria
  • Self-identifies as Black or African American
  • Female
  • Age 30-64 years
  • Insufficient resistance training engagement (<2 sessions/week in the past 6 months)

AND

  • 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

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Intervention/TreatmentResistance TrainingA home-based resistance training condition that is delivered through a web-based platform.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Feasibility of recruitmentBaseline

The number of participants enrolled in the trial

Feasibility of retentionMonth 4

The proportion of participants who complete the study out of those who enrolled in the study

Intervention adherenceMonth 4

The number of participants adhering to the intervention

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in HbA1CBaseline, Month 4

HbA1C measured by a point-of-care device

Change in resistance training behaviorsBaseline and Month 4

The number of days of resistance training completed

Change in blood pressureBaseline, Month 4

Systolic and diastolic blood pressure measured by an automated device

Change in body compositionBaseline, Month 4

Percent body fat measured by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry

Change in handgrip strengthBaseline, Month 4

The highest value of 3 maximal attempts on each hand

Change in the number of chair standsBaseline, Month 4

The number of chair stands completed in 30 seconds

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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