Testing the Efficacy of a Spousal Support Enhanced Weight Loss Program on Weight Loss Among African American Men

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a spousal support enhanced weight loss program on weight loss among African American men.

Conditions

• Overweight
• Weight Loss
• Obese

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Attends with partner

The index partner will participate in intervention as a couple with their female counterpart.

BEHAVIORAL

Couples Skill Training

Participants and their partners will attend a pre session covering topics to assist them in working together to facilitate lifestyle changes.

BEHAVIORAL

Face to face group sessions

Group sessions will consists of components in traditional weight management programs.

BEHAVIORAL

Self Monitor

Participants will be instructed to monitor their eating and physical activity behaviors online/mobile application.

OTHER

Notebook

The notebook will consist of behavioral lessons, diet and physical activity plans, and additional resources to assist participants in achieving their behavioral goals.

BEHAVIORAL

Feedback

Each participant will receive a tailored email providing feedback on their weekly progress.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Deborah F Tate, PhD · University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

• Candice Alick, MS · University of NC-Chapel Hill

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

65 Years

Sex

MALE

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2016-02-29

Primary Completion

2016-12-31

Completion

2017-08-31

Countries

• United States

Study Locations