Family-centered weight loss for Black adults
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests a weight loss program for Black adults and a family partner. You and a family member work together to lose weight with support from a smartphone or computer.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You identify as Black or African American.
- Your BMI is 30 or higher (or your family partner's BMI is 27.5 or higher).
- You have a family member or partner willing to join the study with you.
- You both want to lose weight together.
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You can use a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet.
- You are not in another intensive weight loss program, have not had recent weight loss surgery, and are not taking weight loss medications.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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