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New treatment option for Intellectual Disability
Official title Cooking Skills to Improve Long-Term Weight Loss in Young Adults With Intellectual Disabilities
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06961591
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this study is to see if adding hands-on cooking classes to a weight management program (called Chef-ID) helps young adults with intellectual disabilities lose more weight and keep it off compared to a standard weight loss program. The study will last 24 months and include three phases: 6 months of active support, 12 months of maintenance, and 6 months with no contact.
- Time commitment: about 24 months
- 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 to 35
You may be able to join if
- Diagnosis of mild-to-moderate intellectual disability (ID).
- 18-35 years of age.
- BMI \>24.9, Body weight \<350lbs.
- Sufficient functional ability to understand directions, communicate preferences, e.g., foods, wants, and can communicate through spoken language...
- Living at home with a parent/guardian, or in a supported living environment with a caregiver who assists with food shopping, meal planning, and meal...
You likely can't join if
- Unable to participate in PA.
- Insulin dependent diabetes as this condition requires medical monitoring beyond the scope of this study.
- Participation in a weight management program involving diet, PA, or pharmacotherapy in the past 6 mos.
- Diagnosis of Prader-Willi Syndrome.
- Pregnancy during the previous 6 mos., currently lactating or planned pregnancy in the following 24 mos. Participants who become pregnant will be...
- Serious medical risk, e.g., cancer, recent heart attack, stroke, angioplasty as determined by the PCP.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Diagnosis of mild-to-moderate intellectual disability (ID).
- 18-35 years of age.
- BMI \>24.9, Body weight \<350lbs.
- Sufficient functional ability to understand directions, communicate preferences, e.g., foods, wants, and can communicate through spoken language e.g., request more to eat/drink, asks for assistance with food preparation.
- Living at home with a parent/guardian, or in a supported living environment with a caregiver who assists with food shopping, meal planning, and meal preparation and agrees to serve as a study partner.
- Plan to attend all study required visits over the next 24 mos.
- Unable to participate in PA.
- Insulin dependent diabetes as this condition requires medical monitoring beyond the scope of this study.
- Participation in a weight management program involving diet, PA, or pharmacotherapy in the past 6 mos.
- Diagnosis of Prader-Willi Syndrome.
- Pregnancy during the previous 6 mos., currently lactating or planned pregnancy in the following 24 mos. Participants who become pregnant will be removed from the study and referred to appropriate agencies for...
- Serious medical risk, e.g., cancer, recent heart attack, stroke, angioplasty as determined by the PCP.
- Unwilling to be assigned by chance.
- Unable to participate in small group, in-person instruction.
- Use of wheelchair or power chair as primary locomotion.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Kansas City, Kansas, 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 - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 24 months 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 to 35 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Kansas City, Kansas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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