Family power: new study helps african american families fight obesity together
NCT ID NCT04644224
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study tests whether a family-focused support program can help African American parents and their children lose weight. Overweight parents (ages 18-65) and their children who live together will join a program that includes health coaching and support groups. The goal is to see if this approach leads to lasting weight loss and healthier habits, which may lower the risk of obesity-related cancers.
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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