The Church as a Bridge to Deliver Health Resources Via Telehealth

University of Southern Mississippi31 enrolled

Overview

The proposed Church Bridge intervention project will provide an innovative, evidence-based and technology supported, health intervention model for Southern, African American, and rural populations who continue to be disparately burdened by obesity and associated co-morbidities (i.e., hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease). By targeting young adults (21-50 years of age) with families, the project will contribute to the long-term reduction of preventable chronic disease and related health care costs for the public.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Obesity Diet, Food, and Nutrition Church Healthcare Disparities Minority Health

Interventions

Church Bridge ProjectBEHAVIORAL

Community-based participatory research combining efforts of academic researchers, church leaders, primary care providers and community stakeholders.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 45 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * BMI \>/=30 * Must have elementary aged child (5-11 years) in household Exclusion Criteria: * Any health condition where weight loss is contraindicated * Complicated disease states (ie., advanced renal disease or heart failure)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in weight at six months

Time frame: 6 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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