FAMily-centered WEight Loss for Black Adults (FAM WEL B-ing) (NCT06724406) | Clinical Trial Compass
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FAMily-centered WEight Loss for Black Adults (FAM WEL B-ing)
United States256 participantsStarted 2025-02-03
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn the best combination of family components that yields optimal weight loss among Black adults. The main question it aims to answer is:
What combination of four family components in combination with a standard behavioral weight loss program yields optimal weight loss among Black adults? Researchers will compare different combinations of family skills components (communication content, cohesion content, number of sessions, and mode of delivery) to see the best weight loss.
Participants will:
* Participate in a 6-month behavioral weight loss intervention
* Attend core weight loss in-person group sessions, and dyad based family sessions
* Keep track of weight, dietary intake and physical activity
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* self-identified as Black or African American (Index participant)
* BMI equal to greater than 30 kg/m\^2 (Index); BMI equal to greater than 27.5 kg/m\^2 (family partner)
* have a partner/family member willing to enroll in the study and must share a mutual goal of achieving weight loss
* English speaking
* ages 18-75
* any gender
* have access to and be able to use a smartphone, tablet, or computer that has web-access (this is required for data collection and some program components being tested)
Exclusion Criteria:
* participation in an intensive weight loss program (more than 12 visits) in the prior 6 months
* type 1 diabetes
* significant psychiatric illness, defined as depression or other major psychiatric illness not considered reasonably managed by counseling, medication, or both
* had bariatric surgery (surgery for weight loss) in the last 2 years or considering bariatric surgery in the next 6 months
* using or planning to start medications intentionally for weight loss
* are pregnant or planning to get pregnant in the next 6 months
* are breastfeeding and less than 2 months postpartum
* alcohol or substance abuse, defined as alcohol or substance use that interferes with work activities and/or has had a major negative impact on family/social function, the latter defined as more than 2 episodes per month.
* malignancy other than non-melanoma skin cancer, unless considered cured \> 5 years ago. Exceptions include 1) men with localized prostate canc…
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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