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Neighbor-Led weight loss program shows promise in underserved communities

NCT ID NCT05544708

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether training local community members as wellness coaches could help African American adults in economically disadvantaged areas manage their weight. Researchers recruited and trained coaches to lead a 12-week group lifestyle program. The goal was to see if this approach was feasible and acceptable in a real-world setting, focusing on how many coaches and participants could be recruited and retained.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could provide a low-cost, community-based model for weight management in underserved areas.
What could go wrong
This was a small, early feasibility study with only 71 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program's success depends heavily on community engagement and may not work in other settings.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

43 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2023

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 and older * Resident of Petersburg, VA * Interested in engaging community members in healthy lifestyle changes (e.g., walking, small changes to eating) and willing to engage in these behaviors her/himself Exclusion Criteria: * A diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. * Currently being treated for cancer. * Medical conditions that may increase risk for participating in unsupervised exercise, if medical clearance is not provided * Hospitalization for depression or other psychiatric disorder within the past 12 months. * Lifetime history of bipolar disorder or psychotic disorder. * Currently pregnant or lactating, or planning to become pregnant within the study period. * Current involvement in a weight loss program or current use of weight loss medication. * Inability to speak, read and write English. * Planning to move from the Petersburg area within the study period. * Does not have sufficient numbers of individuals in their social network from which to recruit for the proposed study.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Obesity

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States

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