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Behavioral Telehealth for Obesity in Multiple Sclerosis (MoDEMS Trial)
MoDEMS Trial Summary
This trial will investigate a weight loss intervention for obese patients with MS. Half of the patients will be randomly assigned to 24 weekly hour-long group weight loss sessions and 6 monthly individual sessions; half will be assigned to a brief education/Treatment as Usual (TAU) control condition.
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Obesity
MoDEMS Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowMoDEMS Trial Timeline
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- You have been diagnosed with a specific type of multiple sclerosis, confirmed by medical records.You must not have any health issues that would make exercise unsafe, or you need a doctor's permission to exercise if you have any health issues.You do not have a history of needing insulin for diabetes, or serious lung or heart problems.Your waist-to-height ratio is above .57 or your body mass index (BMI) is above 29.You are between 18 and 70 years old.You have not had a confirmed return of your medical condition in the past month.Your weight has stayed about the same, with no big changes, for the past 3 months before joining the study.You don't have a serious mental illness like schizophrenia, current thoughts of harming yourself, or current binge eating disorder. These conditions may not work well with the weight loss program.
- Group 1: Treatment as Usual
- Group 2: Group Telehealth Obesity
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to volunteer for this medical experiment?
"To qualify for this clinical trial, individuals must have a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and be between the ages of 18 and 70. At present, approximately seventy participants are being accepted into the study."
Is it possible for patients to register for this experiment at the present moment?
"According to clinicaltrials.gov, enrollment for this trial is currently closed. The initial posting date was August 1st 2020 and the most recent update was November 1st 2022. Alternately, there are presently 1344 other trials actively recruiting participants across the US."
Does this clinical trial admit individuals over forty years of age?
"This clinical trial is enrolling patients, aged 18-70 years old."
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