Peer power: study tests if supportive friends boost exercise in african american women
NCT ID NCT01008787
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether teaching African American women how to support a partner's exercise habits can help them become more active. Researchers will recruit 80 sedentary women aged 18-65 and provide training, a workbook, and a pedometer. Participants will also complete questionnaires and phone interviews to track their progress. The goal is to see if this peer-support approach increases physical activity and reduces barriers to exercise.
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Active substance
peer-support motivational interviewing and physical activity training
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a simple, community-based program to help African American women become more active and reduce cancer risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The intervention relies on self-reported activity, which can be inaccurate.
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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States