Status:
COMPLETED
A Program to Increase Physical Activity Among Blacks
Lead Sponsor:
Melicia Whitt-Glover
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Montana State University
Conditions:
Physical Activity
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-90 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate three different approaches for increasing physical activity in African American women who are not currently doing enough physical activity. One approa...
Detailed Description
The intervention will be conducted in 24 churches. Participating churches will be recruited from the list of churches that participated in the Health Ministry Institute, a program including \~40 minor...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- African American women \> 18 years of age who report that they are not currently meeting the guidelines for regular moderate or vigorous physical activity.
- No physical limitations or disabilities that would limit physical activity participation.
- No contraindications for increasing daily physical activity, such as recent myocardial infarction or congestive heart failure, and should be willing to participate in a two-year study.
Exclusion
- Individuals \<18 years of age will be ineligible for participation.
- Those with walking aids (e.g., walkers, canes).
- Those who may need additional medical clearance (e.g., severe obesity) will be asked to obtain clearance prior to formal enrollment into the study.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
496 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00991731
Start Date
July 1 2009
End Date
December 1 2014
Last Update
August 13 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Gramercy Research Group
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States, 27101