'Ai Pono for Obesity
Trial Summary
Do I need to stop my current medications for the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment 'Ai Pono for obesity?
Research shows that using artificial intelligence, specifically reinforcement learning, can optimize weight loss treatments by adjusting interventions based on individual responses. This approach has been shown to achieve similar weight loss results at a lower cost compared to traditional methods, indicating promise for AI-based systems in managing obesity.12345
Is 'Ai Pono (vagal blocking therapy) safe for treating obesity?
How does the 'Ai Pono treatment for obesity differ from other treatments?
What is the purpose of this trial?
Native Hawaiians' traditional lifestyles and diets ensured the mutual health and well-being of the land and its inhabitants, which stand in stark contrast to the disproportionately high prevalence of diet-related, cardiometabolic diseases they experience today. In this project, the investigators will adapt and test an evidence-based multilevel intervention entitled PILI 'Āina to improve the self-management of prevalent cardiometabolic diseases and reduce risk factors for developing new diet-related illnesses and implement and evaluate the impact and sustainability of community-wide cooking demonstrations. The objectives of this project are to optimize the effectiveness and sustainability of PILI 'Āina, improve diet quality, cardiometabolic markers, promote traditional Native Hawaiian diets, and improve social cohesion.
Research Team
Claire Ing, DrPH
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator
Kulani DeSimone, B.S.
Principal Investigator
Graduate Assistant
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for Native Hawaiian adults who are overweight or obese, can do moderate exercise like brisk walking for 150 minutes a week, and have type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, high blood pressure, or dyslipidemia. They must be willing to participate fully in the program and live in a participating homestead.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Quarterly cooking demonstrations and cultural lessons aimed at improving diet quality and social cohesion
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in diet self-efficacy, social support, and other health markers
Treatment Details
Interventions
- 'Ai Pono
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Hawaii
Lead Sponsor
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Collaborator
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Collaborator
American Heart Association
Collaborator