Training Program for Obesity Counseling
(MRWeight Trial)
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether participants must stop taking their current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment MRWeight for obesity counseling?
Research shows that training programs for physicians significantly improve their ability to counsel patients about weight management. For example, physicians who received training in weight control techniques increased their counseling frequency from 42% to 89% and improved their counseling quality scores from 2.7 to 9.9, indicating that similar training programs like MRWeight could be effective.12345
Is the Training Program for Obesity Counseling safe for participants?
The available research on the Training Program for Obesity Counseling, including studies under different names like MRWeight and MSWeight, focuses on improving counseling skills in medical students and residents. There is no specific safety data mentioned, but the program involves educational interventions, which are generally considered safe.13567
How is the MRWeight treatment for obesity counseling different from other treatments?
The MRWeight treatment is unique because it focuses on training medical residents in weight management counseling skills, using a structured curriculum that includes innovative components like web-courses and role-playing exercises. This approach aims to improve the counseling skills of future doctors, which is not typically emphasized in traditional medical education.568910
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this study is to addresses the lack of weight management training physicians receive during their residency training. The main questions it aims to answer are:* How affective is the MRWeight curriculum at increasing medical residents weight management counseling (WMC) skills.* Evaluate residents' adoption of WMC skills in encounters with their patients* what would be the best way to get residents to adopt the WMC skills Residents in the comparison group will receive a course on obesity and weight management. The residents in the intervention group will have to attend 2 informational sessions and will receive 6 email modules on WMC. Both groups will also take part in 3 assessments over the course of 18 months to see which group has better WMC skills.
Research Team
Rajani Sadasivam, PhD
Principal Investigator
UMass Chan Medical School
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for medical residents who lack training in weight management counseling. Participants should be willing to undergo assessments and engage with various educational materials, including a foundational course, email modules, and informational sessions.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Residents in the intervention arm receive 6 email modules, practice video communication assessments, and attend 2 educational sessions on weight management counseling.
Assessment
Residents in both arms participate in 3 assessments, including surveys and video communication assessments, to evaluate WMC skills.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for the adoption of WMC skills in clinical practice.
Treatment Details
Interventions
- MRWeight
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Lead Sponsor
Penn State University
Collaborator
Stanford University
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Albert Einstein College of Medicine
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Temple University
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Stony Brook University
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Boston University
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University of California, Davis
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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
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The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
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