Remotely Delivered Resistance Training for Cardiometabolic Health Among Black Women

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Conditions studied: Overweight or Obesity, Prediabetes or Diabetes, Prehypertension (Elevated Blood Pressure) or Hypertension, Resistance Training

In brief

The purpose of this study is to collect preliminary data on the feasibility, acceptability, and potential effects of a novel, remotely delivered resistance training program.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06360536

Run by

University of Alabama at Birmingham

People needed

37

Starts

2026-03-19

Expected to finish

2027-06-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-22

Who can join

Age: 30 and older, up to 64. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Self-identifies as Black or African American
• Female
• Age 30-64 years
• Insufficient resistance training engagement (<2 sessions/week in the past 6 months)
• AND
• Self-reported or documented diagnosis of at least one of the following conditions: Overweight, obesity, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, elevated blood pressure, hypertension, or taking medications for any of these conditions
• Has an internet- connected device (i.e., computer, smartphone) and is willing to use it for intervention delivery
• If indicated during screening, willing to obtain medical clearance for exercise from their healthcare provider prior to enrollment
• Residing within a 50-mile radius of the University

You may not qualify if…

• Uncontrolled hypertension (blood pressure >160/100 mm Hg)
• Weighing ≥ 450 lbs (upper limit for body composition assessment)
• Conditions or limitations that affect physical activity participation and/or the ability to --perform assessments
• Has a medical or physical condition that make moderate intensity physical activity (like a brisk walk) difficult or unsafe
• Unwilling to obtain medical clearance (if indicated by prescreening)
• Women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant in the next 6 months
• Planning to relocate out of the area in the next 6 months
• Participating in another exercise and/or randomized research project
• Unwilling or unable to do any of the following: give informed consent; read/understand English; perform resistance training in their home, record and upload virtual exercise assessment sessions, and other protocol specific requirements

Where it is running

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

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