CompletedNot Applicable

Weight Loss Interventions for Black Adults of Faith

United States44 participantsStarted 2021-09-25

Plain-language summary

This trial compares the effect of intermittent fasting versus continuous caloric reduction for the reduction of body weight in Black adults of faith. Intermittent fasting and continuous caloric reduction interventions may help Black adults of faith lose weight, improve their health, and help reduce cancer risk.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * African American/Black * Body mass index (BMI) \> 25 kg/m\^2 * Associated with a participating church through membership or participation in a church activity * Cleared by a Primary Care Provider (PCP-Doctor) to be a part of the study * Not currently on weight loss medications * Not pregnant or lactating * Has not lost at least 10% of their body weight in the last 6 months * Has not had bariatric surgery in the last 10 years * Able to walk unassisted and continuously for 10 minutes Exclusion Criteria: * Adults unable to consent * Adults unable to complete study measures in English * Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers) * Individuals who are pregnant or lactating * Adults who have had a myocardial infarction (heart attack) or stroke without medical clearance from their primary care physician to participate in the study * Adults who currently have type 1 or type 2 diabetes without medical clearance from their primary care physician to participate in the study

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change in body weight

Timeframe: Up to 6 months

Changes in body composition

Timeframe: up to 6 months

Change in height

Timeframe: up to 6 months

Change in heart rate

Timeframe: Up to 6 months

Change in blood pressure

Timeframe: AT 6 months

Change in waist circumference

Timeframe: Up to t 6 months

Change in hip circumference

Timeframe: Up to 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04557540

SponsorRoswell Park Cancer Institute

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-12-07

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Change in body weight

Timeframe: Up to 6 months

Changes in body composition

Timeframe: up to 6 months

Change in height

Timeframe: up to 6 months

Change in heart rate

Timeframe: Up to 6 months

Change in blood pressure

Timeframe: AT 6 months

Change in waist circumference

Timeframe: Up to t 6 months

Change in hip circumference

Timeframe: Up to 6 months