A program to help African American families tackle obesity in adolescents.
Clinical Trial of the Fit Families Multicomponent Obesity Intervetnion for African American Adolescents and Their Caregivers: Next Step from the ORBIT Initiative
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA · NIH-11087539
This study is looking for African American teens and their caregivers in South Carolina to try a program called FIT Families, which offers support and tools to help them live healthier and tackle obesity together.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHARLESTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11087539 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the high rates of obesity among African American adolescents and their caregivers in South Carolina. It utilizes a multicomponent intervention called FIT Families, which includes home-based services, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral skills training. The program aims to provide culturally tailored strategies to improve health outcomes and reduce obesity-related diseases. Participants will be involved in a randomized clinical trial comparing the FIT Families intervention to a control condition.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American adolescents aged 0-11 years and their caregivers who are struggling with obesity.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as African American or those who are not within the specified age range may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective strategies for reducing obesity and improving health among African American adolescents and their families.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar culturally tailored interventions aimed at reducing obesity in minority populations.
Where this research is happening
CHARLESTON, UNITED STATES
- MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA — CHARLESTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CUNNINGHAM, PHILLIPPE BELTON — MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
- Study coordinator: CUNNINGHAM, PHILLIPPE BELTON
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: adult onset diabetes, Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus