Community weight loss program shows promise for older black women
NCT ID NCT03843190
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a 6-month peer-led weight loss program called TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) in 116 older African American women with obesity. Participants attended dietitian-facilitated classes, while a waitlist group received the program later. The goal was to see if this community-based approach could help them lose weight and improve physical function, potentially lowering heart disease risk and boosting quality of life.
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Active substance
Take of Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) peer-led weight loss program
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could help older African American women lose weight and improve their physical function, reducing risks for heart disease and other obesity-related conditions.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed feasibility study with 116 participants. Results may not apply to other groups, and weight loss programs often have mixed long-term success.
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina, 27707, United States