Home-Based family program aims to tackle teen obesity in High-Risk communities

NCT ID NCT04974554

Summary

This study is testing a family-based program called FIT Families, designed specifically for African American teens with obesity and their caregivers. It compares this program to a standard support group to see which is better at helping families lose weight, become more active, and improve health. The program is delivered by community health workers through home visits and coaching.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Division of Global and Community Health

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29407, United States

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