Family Functioning in Obesity Treatment for Mexican Americans
Mexican American families share similar elevated risks for obesity and obesity-related conditions, such as type 2 diabetes. Because negative family interactions and relationships (e.g., poor communication, high conflict, low emotional closeness) are associated with obesity treatment outcomes, this study tests a behavioral weight management intervention that provides relationship skills counseling to mothers and adult daughters. The goal is to improve family interaction patterns to buffer challenges and strengthen collaboration for eating and physical activity behaviors that support long-term weight management and thus provide an effective obesity treatment approach to address a major public health concern.
Conditions:
🦠 Obesity
🗓️ Study Start (Actual) 22 February 2022
🗓️ Primary Completion (Estimated) 31 July 2026
✅ Study Completion (Estimated) 31 July 2026
👥 Enrollment (Estimated) 236
🔬 Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
📊 Phase NA
Locations:
📍 La Jolla, California, United States
📍 La Jolla, California, United States

📋 Eligibility Criteria

Description

    Inclusion Criteria:

    • * Female
    • * 18-65 years of age
    • * Mexican or Mexican American
    • * Reside in San Diego County
    • * Body mass index of 25-45 kg/m2

    Exclusion Criteria:

    • * Unable to read and write in English or Spanish
    • * Pregnant or plan to become pregnant in the next year
    • * Have a physical limitation that makes exercise like walking difficult
    • * Currently participating in a weight loss program
    • * Underwent weight loss surgery
    • * Report a serious medical or psychological condition
Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years to 65 Years (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)
Sexes Eligible for Study: FEMALE
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

🗓️ Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

  • First Submitted 11 October 2021
  • First Submitted that Met QC Criteria 3 November 2021
  • First Posted 15 November 2021

Study Record Updates

  • Last Update Submitted that Met QC Criteria 1 July 2024
  • Last Update Posted 3 July 2024
  • Last Verified July 2024