Testing the Efficacy of a Spousal Support Enhanced Weight Loss Program on Weight Loss Among African American Men
NCT ID: NCT02458053
Last Updated: 2017-09-14
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
104 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2016-02-29
2017-08-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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There is limited literature on the appropriate strategies for WL in AA men because of their lack of participation. Social support is a predictor of weight loss and support from family is important in AA culture. Spousal support results, defined as spouse or significant other, are inconsistent and are largely conducted in Caucasian populations. The use of individual based theoretical frameworks may explain these inconsistencies. Using a dyad based framework like the Interdependence Theory may produce different results. The use of a dyad based theoretical framework and testing the effects of spousal support adds to the literature of WL among AA men.
This study seeks to determine the best strategies to attract overweight and obese AA men to participate and examine the efficacy of a 3 month spousal support enhanced behavioral weight loss intervention focused on behavior modification, nutrition and physical activity compared to a traditional intervention in achieving clinical significant weight loss in AA men. Using 2 arms randomized controlled trial (RCT) 26 AA men and their partners will be recruited to participate in each arm in Orange, Durham and Wake County, North Carolina. The investigator hypothesizes the proposed TEAM (Together Eating \& Activity Matters) program, a spousal support enhanced WL intervention, will result in clinical weight loss among AA men.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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TEAM Enhanced
The enhanced intervention will include group sessions where the participant attends with partner ( including a couples skill training session), weekly tailored feedback, and weekly lessons.
Attends with partner
The index partner will participate in intervention as a couple with their female counterpart.
Couples Skill Training
Participants and their partners will attend a pre session covering topics to assist them in working together to facilitate lifestyle changes.
Face to face group sessions
Group sessions will consists of components in traditional weight management programs.
Self Monitor
Participants will be instructed to monitor their eating and physical activity behaviors online/mobile application.
Notebook
The notebook will consist of behavioral lessons, diet and physical activity plans, and additional resources to assist participants in achieving their behavioral goals.
Feedback
Each participant will receive a tailored email providing feedback on their weekly progress.
TEAM Traditional
The intervention will include group sessions where the male attends alone, weekly tailored feedback, and weekly lessons.
Face to face group sessions
Group sessions will consists of components in traditional weight management programs.
Self Monitor
Participants will be instructed to monitor their eating and physical activity behaviors online/mobile application.
Notebook
The notebook will consist of behavioral lessons, diet and physical activity plans, and additional resources to assist participants in achieving their behavioral goals.
Feedback
Each participant will receive a tailored email providing feedback on their weekly progress.
Interventions
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Attends with partner
The index partner will participate in intervention as a couple with their female counterpart.
Couples Skill Training
Participants and their partners will attend a pre session covering topics to assist them in working together to facilitate lifestyle changes.
Face to face group sessions
Group sessions will consists of components in traditional weight management programs.
Self Monitor
Participants will be instructed to monitor their eating and physical activity behaviors online/mobile application.
Notebook
The notebook will consist of behavioral lessons, diet and physical activity plans, and additional resources to assist participants in achieving their behavioral goals.
Feedback
Each participant will receive a tailored email providing feedback on their weekly progress.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* The participant is between the ages of 18 and 65.
* The participant has a BMI between 25 and 45 kg/m2.
* The participant enrolls with an African American overweight female spouse or cohabiting intimate partner
* The participant has weekly access to the internet and/or a mobile phone with internet capabilities.
Exclusion Criteria
* The participant is taking any medications that affect weight.
* The participant is participating in any other weight loss program.
* The participant has recently lost 10 lbs or more.
* The participant is expecting to relocate within the next 6 months.
18 Years
65 Years
MALE
Yes
Sponsors
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University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Deborah F Tate, PhD
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Candice Alick, MS
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of NC-Chapel Hill
Locations
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Countries
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References
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Alick CL, Samuel-Hodge C, Ward D, Ammerman A, Rini C, Tate DF. Together Eating & Activity Matters (TEAM): results of a pilot randomized-clinical trial of a spousal support weight loss intervention for Black men. Obes Sci Pract. 2018 Jan 17;4(1):62-75. doi: 10.1002/osp4.142. eCollection 2018 Feb.
Other Identifiers
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14-3193
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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