"GameDay Ready": Evaluating a Behavioral Weight Management Program for Black Men Living in the Rural South

University of South Carolina7 enrolled

Overview

The primary objective of this study is to test the feasibility and acceptability of a 12-week behavioral weight management intervention adapted for Black men living in the rural South. The intervention is guided by Self-Determination Theory of Motivation, Social Cognitive Theory, and Ecological Systems Theory. Key aspects of the intervention include a football-themed curriculum, facilitator and peer concordance to the extent possible (ie., similarly aged Black men), an emphasis on male-specific health concerns, group-based competition at multiple levels of the intervention (e.g., during in-person physical activity sessions and for achieving behavioral goals), a limited educational component, and physical activity being a substantial component of meeting sessions.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Obesity Physical Inactivity Diet, Healthy

Interventions

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin age: 25 YearsMax age: 50 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Self-identified African American or Black American male * BMI 27kg/m\^2 to 50kg/m\^2 (healthcare provider approval required for those with a BMI \>45) * Able to speak and understand English Exclusion Criteria: * Positive response to any question on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) (Participant may be included if approval is provided and documented by a healthcare provider) * Currently participating in another weight loss trial or program or have participated in a trial or program within 6 months prior to starting the intervention * Uncontrolled hypertension (systolic blood pressure ≥160 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure ≥100 mm hg), diabetes, or asthma (Participant may be included if approval is provided and documented by a healthcare provider) * Pulmonary disease requiring supplemental oxygen or daily use of short-acting bronchodilators * Any musculoskeletal condition that would preclude meeting recommended levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity * Within 30 days prior to participating in the intervention, have taken prescription or nonprescription medications, herbals, or supplements for weight loss * On special diet for a serious health condition (does not include general dietary advice from a healthcare provider for common risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, or hyperlipidemia) * Major surgery in the past 6 months * Have undergone weight loss surgery or considering surgery * Have been treated for cancer in the past 12 months (other than non-melanoma skin cancer) * Weight loss ≥5% during the past 6 months * Any other perceived physical or mental health-related condition that would preclude participating in a behavioral program designed to promote weight loss * Intending to move within 6 months

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Study Interest

Number of people expressing interest in the study

Time frame: Up to week 1

Eligibility

Number of men who express interest in the study and are eligible.

Time frame: Up to week 1

Time to Enroll

Length of time needed to enroll the desired sample size (length of time reflects when recruitment was initiated until study launch)

Time frame: Up to week 1

Attendance

Number and proportion of enrolled men who attend each intervention session and total number of sessions. Percentage of sessions attended calculated as the total number of sessions attended divided by total number of sessions offered.

Time frame: Baseline to 3 months

Attrition

Number and percentage of enrolled men who withdraw from the study

Time frame: Baseline to 3 and 6 months