Peer Counseling for Weight Loss

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Conditions studied: Breast Cancer

In brief

The efficacy of peer counseling for weight loss maintenance is being tested in obese and overweight African American breast cancer survivors.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00120029

Run by

Wayne State University

People needed

100

Starts

2004-01-01

Expected to finish

2008-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2008-09-05

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 71. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Overweight or obese
• African American
• Up to 7 years post breast cancer diagnosis
• Able to keep food records
• Have a telephone
• Stable weight within 5 pounds last 2 months

You may not qualify if…

• Breast cancer recurrence
• History of other cancers
• Uncontrolled congestive heart failure
• Untreated hypertension
• Disabling osteoarthritis
• Abusing drugs or alcohol
• Have psychiatric conditions that interfere with counseling

Where it is running

• Wayne State University — Detroit, Michigan, United States (enrolling)

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