Patient Navigators for Obesity
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial studies the effectiveness of patient navigators in facilitating weight management in obese participants. Health coaches or patient navigators may help more participants take part in weight management programs.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but you cannot participate if you are currently using weight loss medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of this treatment?
Research shows that patient navigators, originally developed for cancer care, help improve treatment engagement and health outcomes, especially for ethnic minority groups. They provide logistic and emotional support, which can be beneficial in managing chronic conditions like obesity by helping patients access necessary care and resources.12345
How is the Patient Navigators treatment for obesity different from other treatments?
Patient Navigators for obesity are unique because they involve trained individuals who help patients overcome barriers to accessing healthcare, rather than focusing on medication or direct medical interventions. This approach is adapted from successful models in cancer care and mental health, where navigators have improved treatment engagement and health outcomes by providing personalized guidance and support.16789
Research Team
Lorna McNeill
Principal Investigator
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults with obesity, defined as having a BMI between 30 and 45. Participants must have a working phone, mailing address, speak English, internet access, and be able to do moderate exercise. They should be referred by a UT health provider but can't join if they're pregnant or planning it, in another weight program or used weight loss drugs recently.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive information about weight management programs and encouragement to participate for 6 months. Group II also receives 6 phone calls from a patient navigator.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in enrollment, attendance, physical activity, diet, and weight after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Patient Navigators
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborator