Weight Management for Obesity
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The study examines patient weight loss and maintenance, associated predictors (patient health characteristics and demographics), and contextual factors in the practice environment that influence the intervention's adoption, implementation, and sustainability. This will be achieved through a mixed methods implementation study including collection and analysis of de-identified clinical data, surveys, observations, and interviews.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Is the weight management treatment safe for humans?
The safety of weight management treatments varies. Some medications like phentermine/topiramate and liraglutide have specific risks such as fetal toxicity and gallstone disease, while others like orlistat and lorcaserin mostly have mild, temporary side effects. Overall, many new anti-obesity medications are considered safe, but long-term safety data is still needed.12345
How does the Weight management care path treatment for obesity differ from other treatments?
The Weight management care path is unique because it emphasizes a comprehensive, patient-centered approach that integrates lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, with potential pharmacological and surgical options, tailored to individual needs and conditions. This approach is more holistic compared to treatments that focus solely on medication or surgery.678910
What data supports the effectiveness of the weight management care path treatment for obesity?
Research shows that losing even 5% of body weight can have significant health benefits, and while some people can maintain weight loss with diet and exercise, many need additional support. New medications and comprehensive management strategies, including lifestyle changes and possibly surgery, are being explored to help more people achieve and maintain weight loss.211121314
Who Is on the Research Team?
Jodi S Holtrop, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Colorado, Denver
Leigh Perreault, MD
Principal Investigator
University of Colorado, Denver
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults over 18 years old with obesity, indicated by a BMI greater than 25 kg/m2. Participants must be receiving care at a primary care clinic involved in the study and affiliated with a participating practice.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Implementation of the PATHWEIGH weight management tool and training for clinicians
Maintenance
Evaluation of weight maintenance and continued use of PATHWEIGH intervention
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for weight maintenance and intervention adoption
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Control
- Weight management care path
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Colorado, Denver
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Collaborator