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Family power: new study tests Parent-Led weight loss to fight cancer in african american communities

NCT ID NCT04644224

Disease control Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether parent and family support programs can help African American families lose weight. Obesity runs in families and raises cancer risk, so researchers are using health coaching, support groups, and educational materials with 81 parent-child pairs. The goal is to see if these interventions lead to lasting weight loss and healthier habits.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Educational and support group interventions
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a practical, community-based weight loss program that lowers cancer risk in African American families.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 81 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Weight loss programs often have mixed long-term success.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

81 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2019

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

10 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * DYAD: Be parent/caregiver (legal parent or custodial grandparent; male or female) and child willing to participate * DYAD: Live together in the same household * PARENT/CAREGIVER: Self-identify as a racial ethic minority (i.e., black or African American or Hispanic) * PARENT/CAREGIVER: Parent or caregiver age 18 through 65 years old * PARENT/CAREGIVER: Are overweight (BMI greater than or equal to 25); * PARENT/CAREGIVER: Are not currently participating in a physical activity (PA), diet, or weight management program * PARENT/CAREGIVER: Have a valid home address, telephone number, and internet access * PARENT/CAREGIVER: Enroll with a child aged 8-17 years * PARENT/CAREGIVER: Are able to speak English Exclusion Criteria: * PARENT/CAREGIVER: They are currently pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant during the study period * PARENT/CAREGIVER: They present any contraindications for exercise based on responses to the PA Readiness Questionnaire plus (PAR-Q +) Exclusion criteria for child: 1\) None.

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Conditions

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cancer obesity disorder

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Obesity-related malignant neoplasm

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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