Obesity study: HealthyTogether
Official title HealthyTogether: RCT of a Dyadic Weight Management Intervention
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06619041
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether a 14‑week virtual weight program that includes a family member or friend helps Veterans lose weight.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are a Veteran who is overweight or has obesity and have a family member or friend who can join.
- What's involved
- You would take part in eight online sessions over 14 weeks with your support person. You will learn about diet, exercise, and how to work together.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about 14 weeks with eight virtual visits.
- Time commitment: about 14 weeks
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Assigned to a VA primary care provider
- Have a weight measurement (BMI\>=30) recorded in the VA medical record within 16 weeks prior to enrollment
- Have a second, valid weight measurement recorded in the VA medical record within the prior year
- Have a BMI\>=30 at enrollment
- Able to participate in virtual intervention sessions during regular business hours
You likely can't join if
- not fluent in English
- have severe hearing loss prohibiting participation
- have a dementia diagnosis
- have recently (within the past 3 months) participated in a clinical or research behavioral weight management program
- have a history of (within past 2 years) or plans to (within next 6 months) have bariatric surgery
- are pregnant, postpartum, nursing, or planning to become pregnant within 6 months
See the full eligibility criteria
- Assigned to a VA primary care provider
- Have a weight measurement (BMI\>=30) recorded in the VA medical record within 16 weeks prior to enrollment
- Have a second, valid weight measurement recorded in the VA medical record within the prior year
- Have a BMI\>=30 at enrollment
- Able to participate in virtual intervention sessions during regular business hours
- Speak with Veteran at last weekly
- Live in the same state where Veteran receives VA care
- not fluent in English
- have severe hearing loss prohibiting participation
- have a dementia diagnosis
- have recently (within the past 3 months) participated in a clinical or research behavioral weight management program
- have a history of (within past 2 years) or plans to (within next 6 months) have bariatric surgery
- are pregnant, postpartum, nursing, or planning to become pregnant within 6 months
- are receiving cancer (non-skin) treatment
- have drug or alcohol dependence not in remission, a recent suicide attempt, active psychosis, or an active behavior flag in the medical record
- report high-levels of alcohol use (AUDIT-C score \>=8)
- are receiving hospice or palliative care
- are living in a nursing home or assisted living facility
- are enrolled in VA home-based primary care
- have end stage renal disease
- have a current or past diagnosis of anorexia or bulimia
- have had an inpatient hospitalization in the past 3 months
- not fluent in English
- have severe hearing loss prohibiting participation
- endorse having a health condition that may limit their ability to participate in the intervention
- report high-levels of current alcohol use (AUDIT-C score \>=8)
- are receiving hospice or palliative care
- are living in a nursing home or assisted living facility
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Aurora, Colorado, United States
- Seattle, Washington, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 14 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Aurora, Colorado, United States; Seattle, Washington, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool that is independent of the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov. The study team decides eligibility, and your own doctor gives medical advice.