Stress-Busting weight loss program tested in black women
NCT ID NCT04335799
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether adding stress management techniques to a standard weight loss program helps Black women with obesity lose more weight. Over 300 women with high stress levels took part. The goal was to see if a culturally-tailored approach could improve weight loss results.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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341 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2021
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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21 to 75 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * BMI of at least 30 kg/m\^2 * elevated stress levels based on perceived stress scale score * self-identified as black race Exclusion Criteria: * pregnant or are planning to become pregnant in the next year * known major medical or psychological condition known to influence body weight loss (e.g., medicated or poorly controlled diabetes (fasting blood glucose \> 126 mg/dL), cardiovascular event in the preceding 12 months, history of gastric bypass surgery, bariatric surgery, or eating disorder) * history of psychiatric hospitalization in past 2 years * history of substance abuse or eating disorder * any condition for which a medical professional has suggested diet modification, physical activity, and/or weight reduction would be contraindicated. * currently taking medications for weight loss
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States
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