Helping black women lose weight through stress management techniques
Improving weight loss outcomes of black women using a culturally relevant, stress management enhancement behavioral weight loss intervention
['FUNDING_R01'] · H. LEE MOFFITT CANCER CTR & RES INST · NIH-10824317
This study is all about helping black women lose weight more effectively by offering a special program that combines weight loss tips with stress management techniques, making it easier to tackle the unique challenges they face over a year-long journey to a healthier lifestyle.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | H. LEE MOFFITT CANCER CTR & RES INST (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (TAMPA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10824317 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving weight loss outcomes for black women, who face unique challenges in achieving weight loss compared to other groups. The study will implement a culturally relevant behavioral weight loss intervention that includes stress management techniques, recognizing that higher levels of chronic stress may hinder weight loss efforts. Participants will engage in a 12-month program designed to address both weight management and stress reduction, aiming to enhance overall effectiveness and support healthier lifestyles. The approach is based on preliminary findings suggesting that integrating stress management can lead to better weight loss results.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adult black women who are overweight or obese and seeking to lose weight.
Not a fit: Patients who are not black women or those who are not overweight or obese may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective weight loss strategies specifically tailored for black women, improving their health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown that culturally tailored interventions can improve health outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
TAMPA, UNITED STATES
- H. LEE MOFFITT CANCER CTR & RES INST — TAMPA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CARSON, TIFFANY LASHAUN — H. LEE MOFFITT CANCER CTR & RES INST
- Study coordinator: CARSON, TIFFANY LASHAUN
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: Cancers