Promoting Weight-Loss in African American Cancer Survivors in the Deep South

University of Alabama at Birmingham1 site in 1 country369 target enrollmentMay 1, 2012

ConditionsWeight Loss Cancer

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Weight Loss
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Enrollment: 369
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Weight
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 7 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

This study tests evidence-based strategies for weight loss among overweight and obesity cancer survivors and family members in rural Alabama.

Detailed Description

This is a 3-arm cluster randomized controlled study that compares a trained lay provided weight loss program vs. the same program plus community-based weight management strategies vs. general cancer prevention education on weight loss and other clinical outcomes (primary outcomes) and healthy behaviors, and psychosocial functioning (secondary outcomes).

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

May 1, 2012

End Date

March 31, 2018

Last Updated

7 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Crossover

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Monica L Baskin

Principal Investigator

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•African American breast, colon, or prostate cancer survivor (Index Participant)
•Family member (support person) of African American breast, colon, or prostate cancer survivor (Family Member Participant)
•Live, work, or attend school in target county
•BMI \>= 25 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria

•Pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next year
•Known major medical or psychological condition known to influence body weight
•Uncontrolled hypertension (BP \> 160 mmHg systolic or \>100 mmHg diastolic)
•medicated or poorly controlled diabetes (glucose \> 126) Cardiovascular event in the preceding 12 months
•History of gastric bypass or bariatric surgery
•History of psychiatric hospitalization in past 2 years
•History of substance abuse or eating disorder
•Any other condition by which a medical professional has suggested diet modification, physical activity and/or weight reduction would be contraindicated

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Weight

Time Frame: Baseline to 6 months

Measured weight (nearest kg)

Secondary Outcomes

Waist Circumference(Baseline to 24 months)
Lipids(Baseline to 24 months)
Blood Pressure(Baseline to 24 months)
Weight(Baseline to 24 months)
Social Support for Diet and Exercise Behaviors(Baseline to 24 months)
Self Efficacy for Diet and Exercise Behaviors(Baseline to 24 months)
Automated Self-Administered 24-Hour Dietary Assessment Tool (ASA24)(Baseline to 24 months)