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New treatment option for Obesity
Official title HealthyTogether: RCT of a Dyadic Weight Management Intervention
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06619041
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Four in five Veterans have overweight or obesity. However, few eligible Veterans achieve meaningful weight loss in VA's national MOVE!
- 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
- Veteran participants:
- Age 18 or higher.
- 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.
You likely can't join if
- Veterans are excluded 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
See the full eligibility criteria
- Veteran participants:
- Age 18 or higher.
- 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. Partner participants:
- Age 18 or higher.
- 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.
- Veterans are excluded 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
- 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
- weigh more than 440 pounds (this is the upper limit of the study's scales) Partners are excluded if:
- 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's taking place
- Aurora, Colorado, United States
- Seattle, Washington, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
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 - 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?
Study sites include Aurora, Colorado, United States; Seattle, Washington, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.