Obesity: Cancer Risk Among African Americans

NCT01294657 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: 2010-0161
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 300
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this research study is to learn if a motivation and problem solving (MAPS) program can help improve diet and levels of physical activity in African Americans who are overweight.

Conditions

Cancer; Obesity

Keywords

Obesity; Cancer Risk; African Americans; Diet; Physical Activity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Efficacy of a Motivation and Problem Solving (MAPS) Approach to Promoting and Facilitating Positive Health Behavior Change Among African Americans

  Effects of MAPS on each of modifiable risk factors, assessed at 6 and 12-month follow-up visits using, using Questionnaire Design System (QDS), a computer-administered self-interview format.

  6 months

Study Arms (2)

HE Group

Health Education \[HE\] - Counseling, referrals to resources + self-help materials; 2 HE interventions at Baseline + 6 month visits.

Behavioral: Health Education

MAPS Group

Motivation And Problem Solving (MAPS) - HE + 12 telephone counseling sessions over 1-year period (average 1 call/month).

Behavioral: Health Education; Behavioral: MAPS

Interventions

Health Education BEHAVIORAL

Counseling, referrals to available resources and self-help materials on Day 1, at 6 and 12 month visits, along with surveys at 6 and 12 months.

Also known as: Survey, Counseling

HE Group; MAPS Group

MAPS BEHAVIORAL

12 counseling phone calls over 1 year, lasting about 20-30 minutes.

Also known as: Counseling

MAPS Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

African Americans will be recruited from Windsor Village United Methodist Church in Houston, Texas.

You may qualify if:

• Self-reported African American race
• Ability to engage in low to moderate physical activity as determined by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) or by physicians clearance (letter from physician or nurse practitioner) if currently taking medication for blood pressure or diabetes.
• Blood pressure reading \<140/90 mm Hg or by physicians clearance (letter from physician or nurse practitioner) if blood pressure reading \>=140/90 mm Hg.
• Functioning telephone number
• years of age
• Overweight or obese as defined by BMI
• Not currently exercising (\<150 minutes/week) and/or not consuming 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day

You may not qualify if:

• Pressure readings \>140/90 mm Hg, as defined by the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure, will be excluded from the study.
• Currently taking medication for blood pressure or heart condition, or other physical limitations that might be aggravated by participation in moderate-intensity PA as measured using the PA Readiness Questionnaire, and any physical limitation that prevents engaging in PA.
• Pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant during the study period
• Another household member enrolled in the study
• Member of the church advisory board

Sponsors & Collaborators

• M.D. Anderson Cancer Center: lead

Study Sites (1)

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

Location

Related Links

• University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Website

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITHOUT DNA

16 saliva samples to be collected for hormone testing.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neoplasms; Obesity; Motor Activity

Interventions

Surveys and Questionnaires; Counseling

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Overweight; Overnutrition; Nutrition Disorders; Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases; Body Weight; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data Collection; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms; Quality of Health Care; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation; Public Health; Environment and Public Health; Mental Health Services; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities; Community Health Services; Health Services; Health Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Study Officials

• Lorna H. McNeill, PHD,MPH

  M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 10, 2011
• First Posted: February 11, 2011
• Study Start: January 1, 2011
• Primary Completion: January 1, 2020
• Study Completion: January 1, 2021
• Last Updated: May 10, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-05

Locations

US (1)