The state of North Carolina currently has 3 active clinical trials seeking participants for Weight Loss research studies. These trials are conducted in various cities, including Durham, Winston-Salem, Charlotte and Chapel Hill.
Dyad Plus Effectiveness
Recruiting
The purpose of this research is to determine the effectiveness of a coordinated program (Dyad Plus) that would help to facilitate self-monitoring, positive communication, joint problem solving, and social support to increase physical activity, healthy eating, and weight loss. Participants of the Brenner FIT (Families In Training) pediatric weight management program and their parent/guardian will co-enroll in weight loss programs. Parents/guardians will receive the components of By Design Essenti... Read More
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 13 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
04/25/2024
Locations: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Conditions: Weight Loss, Pediatric Obesity, Overweight Adolescents, Parent-Child Relations, Family and Household
Online Family Dyadic Skills Training for Black Adults in Behavioral Weight Loss Program
Recruiting
The purpose of this research study is to test the feasibility and acceptability of an interactive counselor -led online family skills training as part of a behavioral weight loss program for Black Adults.
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 18 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
04/04/2024
Locations: Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Conditions: Body Weight, Body Weight Changes, Obesity, Overweight and Obesity, Overweight, Behavior, Eating, Physical Inactivity, Chronic Disease, Weight Loss, Weight Reduction
Stay In Treatment for Pediatric Weight Management
Recruiting
Attrition from pediatric weight management programs is unacceptably high, with dropout ranging from 27-73%. This project will utilize a model that predicts dropout from treatment, increasing its power and accuracy through a multi-site observational study. This will result in a powerful tool that will be used to decrease attrition from pediatric weight management, with the potential for widespread dissemination to improve treatment outcomes.
Gender:
All
Ages:
7 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/24/2023
Locations: Brenner Children's Hospital, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Conditions: Pediatric Obesity, Attrition, Family Research, Weight Loss