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Behavioral Intervention

Weight Loss Tools for Obesity

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Megan McVay, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Florida
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 4-6 months (depends on patient recruitment rate)
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will test whether a primary care-based approach to weight loss, including online tracking and community support, is feasible and acceptable to adults with obesity.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-75 with obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m2) who are interested in weight loss strategies. Participants must have access to online tools via a device with data or Wi-Fi and be able to read English. Excluded are those already in a weight loss program, tracking food intake regularly, having recent cardiac events, planning to move soon, pregnant or undergoing cancer treatment.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a primary-care based method that helps patients engage with online behavior tracking and community support networks for losing weight over 12 weeks. It aims to see if this 'facilitation condition' is practical and well-received by participants.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves non-medical methods like behavior tracking and community support, there may not be direct side effects as seen with medications; however, lifestyle changes could lead to temporary discomforts such as hunger pangs or muscle soreness from increased physical activity.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~4-6 months (depends on patient recruitment rate)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 4-6 months (depends on patient recruitment rate) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Patient retention
Secondary outcome measures
Acceptability of intervention- patient: 12 study specific questions
Acceptability of intervention- provider
Initial engagement in Tracking tool and social network
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Facilitation InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
A brief, web-based facilitation guide (called "Weight Loss Your Way Kickoff Materials") that encourages initial and sustained engagement in online tracking and social network tools for weight loss.The intervention also includes 8 emails sent over 12 weeks to further motivate use of the online tools and weight loss.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Facilitation Intervention
2019
N/A
~40

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of FloridaLead Sponsor
1,340 Previous Clinical Trials
715,663 Total Patients Enrolled
36 Trials studying Obesity
26,930 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
Megan McVay, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Florida
1 Previous Clinical Trials
39 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Facilitation Intervention (Behavioral Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04121312 — N/A
Obesity Research Study Groups: Facilitation Intervention
Obesity Clinical Trial 2023: Facilitation Intervention Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04121312 — N/A
Facilitation Intervention (Behavioral Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04121312 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is there currently a recruitment process taking place for this research trial?

"As per clinicaltrials.gov, this investigation is not actively recruiting participants at the moment; its original posting was on October 28th 2019 and it last updated on September 16th 2022. Nevertheless, there are currently 956 other medical studies that are seeking out potential subjects."

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Is the patient recruitment criteria for this clinical trial inclusive of individuals over eighty years old?

"This clinical trial specifies that potential participants must be between 18 and 75 years of age. Separately, 202 trials are recruiting patients below the legal age of consent while 597 medical studies look to enrol those over 65."

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What sort of qualifications does a potential participant need to meet for this trial?

"This clinical trial seeks 33 people with obesity, aged between 18 and 75. Participants must meet a strict criteria for eligibility, including being employed at least part-time (0.5 FTE), having an appointment scheduled within 7 to 30 days in one of the clinics associated with UF health care system, self-reporting BMI >29 kg/m2, expressing interest in learning strategies to lose weight and being enrolled in MyChart or have an email address registered on IDR system."

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Who else is applying?

What site did they apply to?
UF Health at the University of Florida
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
3+

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I tried for over 3yrs to lose weight but have been unsuccessful and have only gained more and more. I tried even not eating which was not wise at all. My main concern for losing weight is I want to be healthy and possibly live longer. I have sleep apnea which is this bad because weight even read my HS could have started because of weight. Dont only want to live I want to live healthy.
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment

What questions have other patients asked about this trial?

What's the location of the trial?
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Engaging Patients in Weight Loss Tools
2019. "Engaging Patients in Weight Loss Tools". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04121312.
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