Neighborhood chats aim to trim waistlines in petersburg

NCT ID NCT06172582

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study tested whether a weight loss program delivered through informal house chats could help African American adults in Petersburg, VA, improve their health. Twenty-two participants took part in the program, which focused on increasing physical activity, eating better, and losing weight. The goal was to see if this approach was practical and well-liked in a real-world community setting.

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Locations

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States

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