๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-02-10

Family Functioning in Obesity Treatment for Mexican Americans (NCT05120804)

Improving Family Functioning in Obesity Treatment for Mexican American Women

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Becky Marquez

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

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.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of California San Diego โ€” La Jolla, California

Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Standard behavioral treatment (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Standard behavioral treatment plus relationship skills training (BEHAVIORAL)

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • University of California San Diego โ€” La Jolla, California
  • University of California San Diego โ€” La Jolla, California

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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