FAMily-centered WEight Loss for Black Adults (FAM WEL B-ing)
Start Date
2/3/2025
Completion Date
12/31/2028
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
Detailed Description
This clinical trial aims to determine the most effective combination of family components to achieve optimal weight loss among Black adults. The main focus is to assess how different combinations of four family skills components-communication content, cohesion content, number of sessions, and mode of delivery-work together with a standard behavioral weight loss program. Participants will engage in a 6-month behavioral weight loss intervention, which includes attending group weight loss sessions and family-based dyad sessions. They will also track their weight, dietary intake, and physical activity. This is a 2 x4 factorial design with 16 study conditions.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to 75 years
Interventions
Family Skills Training Session Quantity: 5
Family Skills Training Session Mode: In-person
Family Skills Training Content: Communication
Family Skills Training Content: Cohesion
Family Skills Training Session Quantity: 10
Family Skills Training Session Mode: Online
Family Skills Training Content: No Communication
Family Skills Training Content: No Cohesion
Conditions
Locations
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599
United States