Can relationship skills help mexican american women lose weight and keep it off?
NCT ID NCT05120804
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding relationship skills training to a standard weight management program helps Mexican American mothers and adult daughters lose weight and keep it off. The program includes nutrition and physical activity education along with behavior change techniques, with or without extra counseling on communication and conflict. Researchers aim to see if improving family interactions leads to better long-term weight control and healthier habits.
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Active substance
behavioral intervention (nutrition, physical activity education, and relationship skills training)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a more effective, family-based strategy for long-term weight management in Mexican American women, potentially reducing obesity-related health risks.
What could go wrong
This is a mid-stage behavioral study, not a drug trial, so results may be modest and depend on participant adherence. The focus on a specific population may limit how broadly the findings apply.
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Locations
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University of California San Diego
La Jolla, California, 92037, United States
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University of California San Diego
La Jolla, California, 93093, United States