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NCT02169947 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Weight Loss and Maintenance for Rural, African American Communities of Faith (The WORD)
A NA study of Obesity, sponsored by University of Arkansas.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 425
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02169947: Completed NA study of Obesity, sponsored by University of Arkansas.
NCT02169947 is a NA study of Obesity that has completed, run by University of Arkansas. The registered enrollment target is 425 participants, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (48% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02169947, a NA study of Obesity, has completed, sponsored by University of Arkansas.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 425 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The WORD (Wholeness, Oneness, Righteousness, Deliverance) is a faith-based weight loss study in rural, African American adults of faith. The study will see whether a weight loss + maintenance intervention will cause participants to maintain their weight better than a weight loss only intervention.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Weight loss core
- BEHAVIORAL Weight loss core plus maintenance
Study Locations (1)
Arkansas
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - Little Rock
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 425 participants |
| Start Date | 2012-05-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-02-28 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02169947 record still lists
NCT02169947 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 425 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (48% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Weight loss core is the first listed.
NCT02169947 reports a single indexed study location in Arkansas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02169947 about?
NCT02169947 is a clinical study titled "Weight Loss and Maintenance for Rural, African American Communities of Faith (The WORD)". The WORD (Wholeness, Oneness, Righteousness, Deliverance) is a faith-based weight loss study in rural, African American adults of faith. The study will see whether a weight loss + maintenance intervention will cause participants to maintain their weight better than a weight loss only intervention.
What is the current status of trial NCT02169947?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 425 participants. The study started on 2012-05-01. Estimated completion is 2018-02-28.
What conditions does trial NCT02169947 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02169947?
The interventions under investigation include: Weight loss core (BEHAVIORAL), Weight loss core plus maintenance (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02169947?
This trial is sponsored by University of Arkansas, which has 318 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02169947 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Arkansas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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