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Telemedicine Lifestyle Coaching for Obesity (RE-TOOL Trial)

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Recruiting
Led By Christie Befort, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Kansas Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Able to walk without assistance
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 18 months
Awards & highlights

RE-TOOL Trial Summary

This trial compares two ways to help rural patients manage obesity: 1:1 or group lifestyle intervention with a coach over Zoom. Will measure weight-loss success over 18 months.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for English-speaking rural residents with obesity (BMI >= 30 kg/m2) who can walk unaided and have seen their primary care provider in the past year. They need internet access or a smartphone, and physician clearance to join. People with recent major health events like heart attacks or strokes, those pregnant or planning pregnancy, breastfeeding, having had bariatric surgery recently, or with end-stage diseases are excluded.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares two obesity management methods over 18 months: one involves quarterly one-on-one meetings between participants and their doctors; the other combines group lifestyle interventions via Zoom with team meetings including a coach.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial focuses on lifestyle changes rather than medication, side effects may include typical exercise-related issues such as muscle soreness or fatigue. Psychological effects due to dietary changes could also occur.

RE-TOOL Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I can walk on my own without help.

RE-TOOL Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~18 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 18 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Percent weight loss at 18 months
Secondary outcome measures
Change in diet quality at 12 months
Change in diet quality at 18 months
Change in diet quality at 6 months
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RE-TOOL Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Local Care + ModelActive Control1 Intervention
Quarterly clinic visits with a local primary care provider
Group II: Team Care ModelActive Control1 Intervention
An intensive group lifestyle intervention led by a lifestyle coach via Zoom, paired with quarterly clinic visits with a local primary care provider and the lifestyle coach, the coach joining via telemedicine.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Cancer Institute (NCI)NIH
13,627 Previous Clinical Trials
40,926,781 Total Patients Enrolled
48 Trials studying Obesity
30,928 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
University of Kansas Medical CenterLead Sponsor
459 Previous Clinical Trials
168,544 Total Patients Enrolled
19 Trials studying Obesity
103,052 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
Christie Befort, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Kansas Medical Center
2 Previous Clinical Trials
1,912 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Obesity
1,912 Patients Enrolled for Obesity

Media Library

Local Care + Model Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05710510 — N/A
Obesity Research Study Groups: Local Care + Model, Team Care Model
Obesity Clinical Trial 2023: Local Care + Model Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05710510 — N/A
Local Care + Model 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05710510 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is the study open to participants over 30 years of age?

"This clinical trial is recruiting participants over the age of 20 and below 75 years old."

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Is there currently an enrollment period for this clinical trial?

"Yes, evidence from clinicaltrials.gov suggests that the trial is actively seeking enrolment. It was initially posted on March 1st 2023 and underwent its most recent update on January 24th 2023. A total of 560 individuals are required to be recruited at a single site."

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How many participants are receiving the experimental treatment?

"Affirmative, clinicaltrials.gov renders evidence that this research endeavour is presently recruiting patients. It was initially published on March 1st 2023 and had its latest update on January 24th of the same year. 560 individuals are expected to enroll from a single centre."

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Is it possible for me to participate in this medical study?

"This clinical trial seeks 560 participants with obesity whose age ranges from 20-75. Furthermore, these individuals must meet the following qualifications: BMI of 30 kg/m2 or higher; living in a rural area; proficient in English language; physician's approval to take part ; able to walk without help and have visited their primary care clinic at least once within the past year. Additionally, they will need either internet access or own a smartphone for weight measurement purposes."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Missouri
What site did they apply to?
University of Kansas Medical Center
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
1

How responsive is this trial?

Typically responds via
Phone Call
Most responsive sites:
  1. University of Kansas Medical Center: < 24 hours
Average response time
  • < 1 Day
~373 spots leftby Apr 2026