Journey to Better Health

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Conditions studied: Weight Loss

In brief

This study is being conducted in 8 rural counties in Alabama and Mississippi (4 per state). Approximately 400 overweight or obese African American women living in the selected counties will participate in a 2-year weight loss study.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02938312

Run by

University of Alabama at Birmingham

People needed

409

Starts

2010-08-01

Expected to finish

2015-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-10-24

Who can join

Age: 30 and older, up to 70. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• African American female
• Live or work in target county
• BMI >= 25 kg/m2

You may not qualify if…

• 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)
• Cardiovascular event in the preceding 12 months
• History of gastric bypass 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

Where it is running

• University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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