WE Project: 2.0 Grassroots Wellness Coaching (Phase 2)

Description

African American adults that live in economically disadvantaged areas are at an increased risk for obesity and cardiometabolic disease. The treatment program being tested in this research study aims to address these factors and increase outcomes for the study population. The purpose of this research study is to find out about the feasibility and acceptability of using house chats (HC) as a model for a weight loss program in a real-world, community-based setting.

Conditions

Obesity

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Study overview

African American adults that live in economically disadvantaged areas are at an increased risk for obesity and cardiometabolic disease. The treatment program being tested in this research study aims to address these factors and increase outcomes for the study population. The purpose of this research study is to find out about the feasibility and acceptability of using house chats (HC) as a model for a weight loss program in a real-world, community-based setting.

WE Project: 2.0 Grassroots Wellness Coaching. Using Grassroots Wellness Coaching to Enhance Reach and Sustainability of Behavioral Weight Management (Phase 2)

WE Project: 2.0 Grassroots Wellness Coaching (Phase 2)

Condition
Obesity
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Richmond

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 18 or older
  • * Resident of Petersburg, VA
  • * Dx of type 1 diabetes mellitus
  • * Current treatment for cancer
  • * Medical conditions that may increase risk for participating in unsupervised
  • * Hospitalization for depression or other psychiatric disorder within the past 12 months
  • * Uncontrolled psychotic disorder or bipolar disorder
  • * Currently pregnant or lactating or planning to become pregnant within the study period
  • * Current involvement in a weight loss program or current use of weight loss medication
  • * Inability to speak and read English
  • * Planning to move from the Petersburg area within the study period

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Virginia Commonwealth University,

Moghboeba Mosavel, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Virginia Commonwealth University

Study Record Dates

2025-03-01