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Obesity: Cancer Risk Among African Americans
This study is ongoing, but not recruiting participants.
Sponsor:
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01294657
First received: February 10, 2011
Last updated: February 15, 2017
Last verified: February 2017
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Purpose
The goal of this research study is to learn if a motivation and problem solving (MAPS) program can help improve diet and levels of physical activity in African Americans who are overweight.
| Condition | Intervention |
|---|---|
| Cancer Obesity | Behavioral: Health Education Behavioral: MAPS |
| Study Type: | Observational |
| Study Design: | Observational Model: Cohort Time Perspective: Prospective |
| Official Title: | Obesity: Cancer Risk Among African Americans-Developing Interventions Through Community Collaboration |
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Further study details as provided by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Efficacy of a Motivation and Problem Solving (MAPS) Approach to Promoting and Facilitating Positive Health Behavior Change Among African Americans [ Time Frame: 6 months ]Effects of MAPS on each of modifiable risk factors, assessed at 6 and 12-month follow-up visits using, using Questionnaire Design System (QDS), a computer-administered self-interview format.
Biospecimen Retention: Samples Without DNA
16 saliva samples to be collected for hormone testing.
| Estimated Enrollment: | 300 |
| Actual Study Start Date: | January 2011 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date: | January 2019 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date: | January 2019 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Groups/Cohorts | Assigned Interventions |
|---|---|
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HE Group
Health Education [HE] - Counseling, referrals to resources + self-help materials; 2 HE interventions at Baseline + 6 month visits.
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Behavioral: Health Education
Counseling, referrals to available resources and self-help materials on Day 1, at 6 and 12 month visits, along with surveys at 6 and 12 months.
Other Names:
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MAPS Group
Motivation And Problem Solving (MAPS) - HE + 12 telephone counseling sessions over 1-year period (average 1 call/month).
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Behavioral: Health Education
Counseling, referrals to available resources and self-help materials on Day 1, at 6 and 12 month visits, along with surveys at 6 and 12 months.
Other Names:
Behavioral: MAPS
12 counseling phone calls over 1 year, lasting about 20-30 minutes.
Other Name: Counseling
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Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 65 Years (Adult) |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
| Sampling Method: | Probability Sample |
Study Population
African Americans will be recruited from Windsor Village United Methodist Church in Houston, Texas.
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Self-reported African American race
- Ability to engage in low to moderate physical activity as determined by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) or by physicians clearance (letter from physician or nurse practitioner) if currently taking medication for blood pressure or diabetes.
- Blood pressure reading <140/90 mm Hg or by physicians clearance (letter from physician or nurse practitioner) if blood pressure reading >=140/90 mm Hg.
- Functioning telephone number
- 18-65 years of age
- Overweight or obese as defined by BMI
- Not currently exercising (<150 minutes/week) and/or not consuming 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pressure readings >140/90 mm Hg, as defined by the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure, will be excluded from the study.
- Currently taking medication for blood pressure or heart condition, or other physical limitations that might be aggravated by participation in moderate-intensity PA as measured using the PA Readiness Questionnaire, and any physical limitation that prevents engaging in PA.
- Pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant during the study period
- Another household member enrolled in the study
- Member of the church advisory board
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01294657
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01294657
Locations
| United States, Texas | |
| University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | |
| Houston, Texas, United States, 77030 | |
Sponsors and Collaborators
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Investigators
| Principal Investigator: | Lorna H. McNeill, PHD,MPH | M.D. Anderson Cancer Center |
More Information
Additional Information:
| Responsible Party: | M.D. Anderson Cancer Center |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01294657 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: |
2010-0161 |
| Study First Received: | February 10, 2011 |
| Last Updated: | February 15, 2017 |
Keywords provided by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center:
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Obesity Cancer Risk African Americans Diet Physical Activity |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Obesity Overnutrition Nutrition Disorders |
Overweight Body Weight Signs and Symptoms |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on June 26, 2017