Promoting Weight-Loss in African American Cancer Survivors in the Deep South (DSNCARES)
Weight Loss, Cancer
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Weight Loss
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- African American breast, colon, or prostate cancer survivor (Index Participant)
- Family member (support person) of African American breast, colon, or prostate cancer survivor (Family Member Participant)
- Live, work, or attend school in target county
- BMI >= 25 kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next year
- Known major medical or psychological condition known to influence body weight
- Uncontrolled hypertension (BP > 160 mmHg systolic or >100 mmHg diastolic)
- medicated or poorly controlled diabetes (glucose > 126) Cardiovascular event in the preceding 12 months
- History of gastric bypass or bariatric surgery
- History of psychiatric hospitalization in past 2 years
- History of substance abuse or eating disorder
- Any other condition by which a medical professional has suggested diet modification, physical activity and/or weight reduction would be contraindicated
Sites / Locations
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Active Comparator
Experimental
Active Comparator
Weight Loss Only
Weight Loss Plus
Control
Group-based behavioral weight loss intervention designed to reach clinically significant weight loss (~5-10% of baseline weight).
Group-based behavioral weight loss intervention designed to reach clinically significant weight loss (~5-10% of baseline weight) plus community-level strategies to support healthy weight. Strategies are based on CDC's recommended community strategies and are developed by local contractors. They include expanded farmers markets/gardens, improvement to walking trails, etc.
Educational materials and optional participation in community-wide cancer awareness activities.