Reducing Weight and Elevated Stress Levels Using Educational and Behavioral Tools (NCT04335799)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this protocol is to test the effects on weight of an evidence-based behavioral weight loss program enhanced with culturally targeted stress management strategies compared to the evidence-based weight loss program alone among adult black females with obesity and elevated stress levels. Participants will be randomized to receive either a behavioral weight loss intervention with a focus on stress management or the weight loss intervention alone for 26 sessions.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (3 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (7 items).
Location: Moffitt Cancer Center — Tampa, Florida
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- 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
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Moffitt Cancer Center — Tampa, Florida
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.