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Stepping Into Lifestyle Changes
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Summary
The purpose of this study is to promote healthy weight loss among African American women, age 30 or older, who are pre-diabetic and/or have high blood pressure and who live, work, or worship in select rural communities throughout Alabama and Mississippi. The goal of the study is to help reduce the burden of obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure for these women and to collect information on the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, maintenance, and cost effectiveness of our two evidence-base weight loss programs.
Official title: Community-Based Strategies to Reduce Cardiometabolic Disease in the Deep South
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
30 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
273
Start Date
2023-03-27
Completion Date
2026-06-30
Last Updated
2025-08-27
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Educational Group Weight Loss Classes
Participants will be provided with educational materials on weight loss, and have opportunities to increase their exercise and make changes to their diet.
Home Gardening Intervention
Participants will receive tools to establish their own home garden, increasing their access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
Locations (2)
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi, United States