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Can family programs cut obesity and cancer risk? new study tests two approaches

NCT ID NCT05094466

Disease control Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at two types of programs—one focused on parents alone and another involving the whole family—to see which works better at reducing obesity risk in African American families. About 120 parent-child pairs will take part. The goal is to find ways to lower obesity and, in turn, reduce the risk of obesity-related cancers.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 120 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2019

Expected to finish

Feb 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

10 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * ELIGIBLE IN-DEPTH INTERVIEW PARTICIPANTS: Any church leader, such as pastors, minister, church secretary, health ministry leader, youth leader, deacons, ministry leader, director * PARENT-CHILD DYADS: Be parent/caregiver (legal parent or custodial grandparent; male or female) and child willing to participate * PARENT-CHILD DYADS: Live together in the same household * PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: Self-identify as a racial ethnic minority (i.e., black or African American or Hispanic) * PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: Parent or caregiver age 18 through 65 years old * PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: Are obese (body mass index \[BMI\] \>= 30) * PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: Are not currently participating in a physical activity (PA), diet, or weight management program * PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: Enroll with a child aged 10-16 years * PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: Have a valid home address, telephone number, and internet access * PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: Are able to speak, read, and write in English * CHILDREN: They are aged between 10-16 years Exclusion Criteria: * PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: They are currently pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant during study period * PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: They present any contraindications for exercise based on responses to the PA Readiness Questionnaire * PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: Principal investigator (PI) determines that parent/caregiver is unsuitable for the study for reasons not otherwise stated in the protocol

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Conditions

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cancer obesity disorder

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Obesity-related malignant neoplasm

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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