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Behavioural Intervention

Family Skills Training for Obesity (FAM WEL B-ing Trial)

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Waitlist Available

Led By Carmen Samuel-Hodge, PhD, MS, RD, LDN

Research Sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Ages 18-75

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

Participation in an intensive weight loss program (more than 12 visits) in the prior 6 months

Type 1 diabetes

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline and 6 months

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to find out the best way to help Black adults lose weight by involving their families. Researchers want to know how different family components, like communication and group sessions, can help with weight loss

Who is the study for?

This trial is for Black adults looking to lose weight, possibly with obesity or diabetes. Participants will join a 6-month program involving group sessions and family-based activities focusing on communication and cohesion. They must be willing to track their diet, physical activity, and weight changes.

What is being tested?

The study tests which combination of family skills training (communication, cohesion) alongside standard weight loss programs works best for Black adults. It varies the number of sessions (5 or 10) and delivery mode (in-person or online).

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves behavioral changes rather than medication, side effects may include discomfort from lifestyle adjustments such as dietary restrictions or increased exercise rather than typical drug-related side effects.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am between 18 and 75 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have been part of a weight loss program with over 12 visits in the last 6 months.

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I have Type 1 diabetes.

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My psychiatric condition is not well-controlled with medication or counseling.

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My kidney function is severely reduced.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline and 6 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline and 6 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline and 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Change in Body weight

Secondary study objectives

Change for social support for exercise

Change in Depression

Change in Family Cohesion

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Other study objectives

Change for social support for eating

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

16Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Session 5, On-Line, No Communication and No CohesionExperimental Treatment4 Interventions

Participants will receive core behavioral weight loss group sessions and 5 family skills training sessions on-line with content covering no communication and no cohesion

Group II: Session 5, On-Line, Communication and No CohesionExperimental Treatment4 Interventions

Participants will receive core behavioral weight loss group sessions and 5 family skills training sessions on-line with content covering communication but no cohesion

Group III: Session 5, On-Line, Communication and CohesionExperimental Treatment4 Interventions

Participants will receive core behavioral weight loss group sessions and 5 family skills training sessions on-line with content covering communication and cohesion

Group IV: Session 5, On-Line, Cohesion and No CommunicationExperimental Treatment4 Interventions

Participants will receive core behavioral weight loss group sessions and 5 family skills training sessions on-line with content covering cohesion but no communication

Group V: Session 5, In-Person, No Communication and No CohesionExperimental Treatment5 Interventions

Participants will receive core behavioral weight loss group sessions and 5 family skills training sessions in-person with content covering no communication but no cohesion

Group VI: Session 5, In-Person, Communication and No CohesionExperimental Treatment4 Interventions

Participants will receive core behavioral weight loss group sessions and 5 family skills training sessions in-person with content covering communication but no cohesion

Group VII: Session 5, In-Person, Communication and CohesionExperimental Treatment4 Interventions

Participants will receive core behavioral weight loss group sessions and 5 family skills training sessions in-person with content covering communication and cohesion

Group VIII: Session 5, In-Person, Cohesion and No CommunicationExperimental Treatment3 Interventions

Participants will receive core behavioral weight loss group sessions and 5 family skills training sessions in-person with content covering cohesion but no communication

Group IX: Session 10, On-Line, No Communication and No CohesionExperimental Treatment4 Interventions

Participants will receive core behavioral weight loss group sessions and 10 family skills training sessions on-line with content covering no communication and no cohesion

Group X: Session 10, On-Line, Communication and No CohesionExperimental Treatment4 Interventions

Participants will receive core behavioral weight loss group sessions and 10 family skills training sessions on-line with content covering communication but no cohesion

Group XI: Session 10, On-Line, Communication and CohesionExperimental Treatment4 Interventions

Participants will receive core behavioral weight loss group sessions and 10 family skills training sessions on-line with content covering communication and cohesion

Group XII: Session 10, On-Line, Cohesion and No CommunicationExperimental Treatment4 Interventions

Participants will receive core behavioral weight loss group sessions and 10 family skills training sessions on-line with content covering cohesion but no communication

Group XIII: Session 10, In-Person, No Communication and No CohesionExperimental Treatment4 Interventions

Participants will receive core behavioral weight loss group sessions and 10 family skills training sessions in-person with content covering no communication and no cohesion

Group XIV: Session 10, In-Person, Communication and No CohesionExperimental Treatment4 Interventions

Participants will receive core behavioral weight loss group sessions and 10 family skills training sessions in-person with content covering communication but no cohesion

Group XV: Session 10, In-Person, Communication and CohesionExperimental Treatment4 Interventions

Participants will receive core behavioral weight loss group sessions and 10 family skills training sessions in-person with content covering communication and cohesion

Group XVI: Session 10, In-Person, Cohesion and No CommunicationExperimental Treatment4 Interventions

Participants will receive core behavioral weight loss group sessions and 10 family skills training sessions in-person with content covering cohesion but no no communication

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