FAMily-centered WEight Loss for Black Adults (FAM WEL B-ing): Optimization and Evaluation Using Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST) and Social Network Analysis (SNA)
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
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
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 act…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–75 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * self-identified as Black or African American (Index participant) * BMI equal to greater than 30 kg/m\^2 (Index); BMI equal to greater than 27.5 kg/m\^2 (family partner) * have a partner/family member willing to enroll in the study and must share a mutual goal of achieving weight loss * English speaking * ages 18-75 * any gender * have access to and be able to use a smartphone, tablet, or computer that has web-access (this is required for data collection and some program components being tested) Exclusion Criteria: * participation in an intensive weight loss program (mo…
Interventions
- BehavioralFamily Skills Training Session Quantity: 5
The number of family skills training sessions administered: 5 sessions
- BehavioralFamily Skills Training Session Mode: In-person
The mode of administration of family skills training sessions: in person or online
- BehavioralFamily Skills Training Content: Communication
The content of family skills training sessions administered focused on communication and conflict resolution : communication and conflict resolution
- BehavioralFamily Skills Training Content: Cohesion
The content of family skills training sessions administered focused on cohesion: cohesion or no cohesion
- BehavioralFamily Skills Training Session Quantity: 10
The number of family skills training sessions administered: 10 sessions
Location
- University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, North Carolina