Parent and Family Oriented Support Interventions for the Facilitation of Weight Loss in African American Families

Description

This study tests the effectiveness of parent and family oriented support interventions that are designed to help with weight loss among African American families. Obesity tends to run in families, thus family based interventions, with parents as main change agents have been strongly recommended. The parent and family oriented support Interventions may help facilitate weight loss among African American families.

Conditions

Obesity-Related Malignant Neoplasm

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Study overview

This study tests the effectiveness of parent and family oriented support interventions that are designed to help with weight loss among African American families. Obesity tends to run in families, thus family based interventions, with parents as main change agents have been strongly recommended. The parent and family oriented support Interventions may help facilitate weight loss among African American families.

A Peer and Family-Based Approach to Obesity in African American Families

Parent and Family Oriented Support Interventions for the Facilitation of Weight Loss in African American Families

Condition
Obesity-Related Malignant Neoplasm
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Houston

M D Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States, 77030

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * DYAD: Be parent/caregiver (legal parent or custodial grandparent; male or female) and child willing to participate
  • * DYAD: Live together in the same household
  • * PARENT/CAREGIVER: Self-identify as black or African American
  • * PARENT/CAREGIVER: Parent or caregiver age 18 through 65 years old
  • * PARENT/CAREGIVER: Are obese (BMI greater than or equal to 30)
  • * PARENT/CAREGIVER: Are not currently participating in a physical activity (PA), diet, or weight management program
  • * PARENT/CAREGIVER: Have a valid home address, telephone number, and internet access
  • * PARENT/CAREGIVER: Enroll with a child aged 10-16 years
  • * PARENT/CAREGIVER: Are able to speak English
  • * CHILDREN: They are aged between 10-16 years
  • * PARENT/CAREGIVER: They are currently pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant during the study period
  • * PARENT/CAREGIVER: They present any contraindications for exercise based on responses to the PA Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)

Ages Eligible for Study

10 Years to 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center,

Lorna McNeill, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Study Record Dates

2028-12-31