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

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Conditions studied: Weight Loss, Cancer

In brief

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

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03150381

Run by

University of Alabama at Birmingham

People needed

369

Starts

2012-05-01

Expected to finish

2018-03-31

Last updated by the study team

2018-05-16

Who can join

Age: 19 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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

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)
• 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

Where it is running

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

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