Obesity
Conditions
Brief summary
This study will utilize a randomized control trial design, with participants randomly assigned to a theoretically-based culturally tailored intervention or standard of care group. Baseline (Week 0), 12-week, and 3-month follow-up (Week 24). Body composition and adherence will be tracked throughout the study. The exercise intervention will include a total body resistance training protocol and will take place at local fitness center. Participants will be randomized to either the theoretical-based culturally tailored intervention group or the standard exercise group in which each will be facilitated and supervised by a Black-trained research personnel following culturally tailored recommendations. All participants will attend a 10-week resistance training program twice per week for a total of 20 sessions from Weeks 2-11. Week 1 will be used to familiarize the participants with the resistance training exercises. Those randomized to the culturally tailored intervention group will receive health education, weekly text messages and self-regulatory strategies to overcome barriers to exercise. Participants will return for post testing at weeks 12 and 24.
Detailed description
This study will utilize a randomized control trial design, with participants randomly assigned to a theoretically-based culturally tailored intervention or standard of care group. Baseline (Week 0), 12-week, and 3-month follow-up (Week 24). Body composition and adherence will be tracked throughout the study. The exercise intervention will include a total body resistance training protocol and will take place at local fitness center. Participants will be randomized to either the theoretical-based culturally tailored intervention group or the standard exercise group in which each will be facilitated and supervised by a Black-trained research personnel following culturally tailored recommendations. All participants will attend a 10-week resistance training program twice per week for a total of 20 sessions from Weeks 2-11. Week 1 will be used to familiarize the participants with the resistance training exercises. Those randomized to the culturally tailored intervention group will receive health education, weekly text messages and self-regulatory strategies to overcome barriers to exercise. Participants will return for post testing at weeks 12 and 24.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALExercise
10 weeks of resistance training.
Sponsors
Auburn University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 34 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* 18 and 34 years * Identify as a black female * Not actively participating in some type of exercise on a regular basis (at least three days a week for the past three months) * Low risk for medical complications from exercise (as determined by the PAR-Q), * Not pregnant or planning to become pregnant throughout the duration of the study * Must live, work, or be a student in the city of Auburn, AL
Exclusion criteria
* women over 35 * Women who do not identify as black * Regular exercisers, * Pregnant women * Women who do not have residency within Auburn AL
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Body Composition | 12 weeks | Changes in body fat percentage assessed by dual x-ray absorptiometry |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Adherence to resistance training | 12 weeks | The number of days resistance training is completed each week. |
Contacts
Primary ContactDanielle D Wadsworth, Ph.D.
Outcome results
None listed