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N/A N=475 Randomized Double-blind Supportive Care

Healthy Immigrant Community: Mobilizing the Power of Social Networks

Weight Loss

Enrolled (actual)
475
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jan 2026
Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Weight — -0.7; -0.4; -0.7; -0.3 Kilograms

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Community-based mentoring and education sessions (Behavioral)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Primary completion
Aug 2024

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Change in Weight
-0.7; -0.4; -0.7; -0.3
PRIMARY
Change in Waist Circumference From Baseline to 6 Months and From Baseline to 12 Months
-0.4; 0.3; -0.3; 0.5
PRIMARY
Change in "Life's Simple 6" Composite Score From Baseline to 6 Months and From Baseline to 12 Months
0.4; -0.1; 0.5; 0.2
PRIMARY
Lost >5% of Body Weight
24; 12; 37; 18
SECONDARY
Change in Systolic Blood Pressure
3; -0.3; -0.5; -2.4
SECONDARY
Change in Fasting Glucose Level
2.3; -2.6; -0.1; -4.4
SECONDARY
Change in Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL)
4.9; 3.1; -2.9; -1
SECONDARY
Change in Dietary Quality
2.3; 2.3; 0; 3.6
SECONDARY
Change in Physical Activity
738.5; 312.2; 290.1; 1080.5
SECONDARY
Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure
0.4; -0.8; -0.7; -1.9

Summary

The objective of this study is to leverage existing social networks for health behavior change relevant to obesity and cardiovascular risk among immigrant populations in Southeast, Minnesota.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Self-identification as Hispanic or Somali.
  • Member of a social network identified in the social network analysis.
  • Willingness to participate in all aspects of the study.
  • Provision of informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Pregnancy at the time of enrollment.
  • Serious medical conditions or disabilities that would make physical activity difficult.
  • To avoid stigmatization, a normal weight (BMI<25) will not exclude individuals from participating in the intervention, but they will be excluded from the measurements and analyses.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05136339). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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