Remotely Delivered Resistance Training for Cardiometabolic Health Among Black Women
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to collect preliminary data on the feasibility, acceptability, and potential effects of a novel, remotely delivered resistance training program.
Conditions
- Overweight or Obesity
- Prediabetes or Diabetes
- Prehypertension (Elevated Blood Pressure) or Hypertension
- Resistance Training
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Between 30 Years and 64 Years
- Eligible Sex
- Female
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- Self-identifies as Black or African American - Female - Age 30-64 years - Insufficient resistance training engagement (<2 sessions/week in the past 6 months) AND - Self-reported or documented diagnosis of at least one of the following conditions: Overweight, obesity, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, elevated blood pressure, hypertension, or taking medications for any of these conditions - Has an internet- connected device (i.e., computer, smartphone) and is willing to use it for intervention delivery - If indicated during screening, willing to obtain medical clearance for exercise from their healthcare provider prior to enrollment - Residing within a 50-mile radius of the University
Exclusion Criteria
- Uncontrolled hypertension (blood pressure >160/100 mm Hg) - Weighing ≥ 450 lbs (upper limit for body composition assessment) - Conditions or limitations that affect physical activity participation and/or the ability to --perform assessments - Has a medical or physical condition that make moderate intensity physical activity (like a brisk walk) difficult or unsafe - Unwilling to obtain medical clearance (if indicated by prescreening) - Women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant in the next 6 months - Planning to relocate out of the area in the next 6 months - Participating in another exercise and/or randomized research project - Unwilling or unable to do any of the following: give informed consent; read/understand English; perform resistance training in their home, record and upload virtual exercise assessment sessions, and other protocol specific requirements
Study Design
- Phase
- N/A
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- N/A
- Intervention Model
- Single Group Assignment
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None (Open Label)
Arm Groups
| Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
|---|---|---|
|
Experimental Intervention/Treatment |
A home-based resistance training condition that is delivered through a web-based platform. |
|
Recruiting Locations
Birmingham, Alabama 35294
More Details
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Detailed Description
This trial will enroll Black women with elevated cardiometabolic risk (e.g., overweight or obesity, pre- or established diabetes, and elevated or high blood pressure) in early-to-middle adulthood (n=36; age=30-64 years) with insufficient resistance training (RT) participation. This 4-month single group pilot trial evaluates the feasibility, acceptability, and potential effects of a novel, remotely-delivered resistance training (RT) intervention. All participants will engage in RT during this trial and the web-based platform is the primary modality through which the remote RT intervention is delivered. Assessments are conducted at baseline and follow-up (month 4). Aim 1 will examine the feasibility and acceptability of the remotely delivered RT program. Aim 2 will examine the potential effects on RT behaviors. Aim 3 will examine the potential effects on clinical and patient-reported outcomes.