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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, Charlotte, Winston-Salem and Chapel Hill.
Dyad Plus Effectiveness/Feasibility
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:
03/28/2025
Locations: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Conditions: Weight Loss, Pediatric Obesity, Overweight Adolescents, Parent-Child Relations, Family and Household
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:
02/26/2025
Locations: Brenner Children's Hospital, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Conditions: Pediatric Obesity, Attrition, Family Research, Weight Loss
FAMily-centered WEight Loss for Black Adults (FAM WEL B-ing)
Recruiting
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn the best combination of family components that yields optimal weight loss among Black adults. The main question it aims to answer is: What combination of four family components in combination with a standard behavioral weight loss program yields optimal weight loss among Black adults? Researchers will compare different combinations of family skills components (communication content, cohesion content, number of sessions, and mode of delivery) to see th... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
02/25/2025
Locations: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Conditions: Obesity and Overweight, Diabetes Mellitus, Weight Loss, Behavior Change