Weight Loss Program for Breast Cancer Survivors

Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byNia S Mitchell, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Female

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: N/A

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Duke University

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The purpose of this study is to help make a community led weight loss program known as Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) more relevant for African American breast cancer survivors. This study is made up to two parts. The first part includes using focus groups to review current materials that the investigators plan to use in upcoming TOPS classes and provide feedback. Focus groups will be made up of African American women who are breast cancer survivors. The second part includes taking the feedback received from these focus groups and use this feedback to tailor TOPS classes for African American breast cancer survivors. This ClinicalTrials.gov record is specific to the second part of the study.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for African American women who have survived breast cancer. It aims to adapt a weight loss program called TOPS to better suit their needs. Participants will review materials and provide feedback to help tailor the program.

Inclusion Criteria

I am an African American woman with breast cancer, a BMI of 25 or higher, and have finished my initial cancer treatments.

Exclusion Criteria

I am currently taking medication to lose weight.

Treatment Details

The intervention being tested is the Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) classes, which are community-led weight loss programs. The study seeks to modify these classes based on feedback from focus groups of African American breast cancer survivors.

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: TOPS ClassesExperimental Treatment1 Intervention