Investigating the Effects of the "GameDay Ready" Behavioral Weight Management Program for Black Men Living in the Rural South (NCT05970042)
Developing a Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Body Weight for Obese African American Men Living in the Rural South
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This pilot study investigates the effects of a newly developed 12-week weight management program called "GameDay Ready" (compared to a walking and general health education program) for decreasing body weight among Black men who live in the rural South. The researchers expect to see evidence of greater weight loss among participants randomized to receive the "GameDay Ready" program.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of South Carolina — Columbia, South Carolina
Age range: 20 Years to 70 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- GameDay Ready (BEHAVIORAL)
- Walking and General Health Education (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of South Carolina — Columbia, South Carolina
💰 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 § 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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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.