The STRENGTH Study: Shapely Sisters Targeting Realistic Exercise and Nutrition Goals Through Healthy Habits

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Obesity

In brief

This study evaluates the efficacy of a stress-focused tailored weight loss intervention compared to a standard weight loss intervention on weight loss in severely obese (BMI \> 40.0) African American women.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02253641

Run by

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

People needed

40

Starts

2015-04-01

Expected to finish

2015-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-09-22

Who can join

Age: 25 and older, up to 65. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• African American (self-identified)
• Female
• BMI > 40 kg/m2
• Access to internet connection and phone for personal use

You may not qualify if…

• Unable to walk without the use of an assistance device
• Failure to pass the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) or unable to attain medical clearance from their doctor
• Substance abuse within past two years
• Schizophrenia
• Currently pregnant, pregnant within the past 6 months or plans to become pregnant in the next 6 months
• History of malignancy other than non-melanoma skin cancer, that has not been in remission or cured surgically for > 5 years
• Participation in a weight loss program in the past 12 months
• > 5% loss of body weight within the past 6 months
• Bariatric surgery recipient
• Heart attack in the past 6 months
• Stroke within the past 6 months
• NOTE: Participants who "fail" the PAR-Q will be required to obtain medical clearance from their medical provider

Where it is running

• UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention — Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

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