Planning Grant for TOPS for African American Breast Cancer Survivors

Launched by DUKE UNIVERSITY · Oct 23, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focused on creating a weight loss program specifically for African American women who have survived breast cancer. The goal is to make the "Take Off Pounds Sensibly" (TOPS) program more relevant and helpful for these survivors. The study has two parts: first, researchers will hold focus groups with African American breast cancer survivors to gather their thoughts and feedback on the TOPS materials. In the second part, the feedback will be used to improve and tailor the TOPS classes to better meet the needs of these women.

To be eligible for this study, participants must be African American women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher, and have completed their main cancer treatment. It's important to note that women who have diabetes, are already in another weight loss program, or don’t have access to a smartphone or the internet for virtual meetings cannot participate. If you join this study, you can expect to share your experiences and help shape a program that aims to support weight loss and overall health for women like you.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Aim 2 Inclusion Criteria:
• • African American women diagnosed with breast cancer with BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 after completion of primary therapy (surgery, radiation, adjuvant or neo-adjuvant chemotherapy).
• Aim 2 Exclusion Criteria:
• • Those whose oncology providers do not agree with their participation in a weight loss program
• • History of Type II Diabetes Mellitus
• • those participating in another weight loss program
• • those taking a weight loss medication
• • those without smart phones or internet connections or the ability to attend meetings via Zoom