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Behavioural Intervention
Weight Loss Interventions for Physical Disabilities
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Led By Joseph Donnelly, EdD
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
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 6, 12, and 18 months
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial is testing whether an individual home visit intervention or an intervention delivered remotely via video conferencing is more effective for weight loss in overweight/obese adults with Mobility Related Disabilities.
Who is the study for?
Adults over 18 with a BMI above 25 and mobility-related disabilities requiring wheelchair use or similar assistance, who have stable weight and internet at home. Excluded are those on special diets, recent structured weight loss programs, significant health risks, cognitive impairments, or psychiatric conditions.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares two weight loss interventions for adults with physical disabilities: individual home visits versus group sessions via video conferencing. It measures success by weight loss over six months and maintenance up to eighteen months.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the trial involves dieting and exercise modifications rather than medication, side effects may include typical dieting experiences such as hunger or fatigue and exercise-related issues like muscle soreness.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline, 6, 12, and 18 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 6, 12, and 18 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change from baseline weight at 6 months
Secondary outcome measures
Blood Pressure
Change in Quality of Life
Cost of intervention
+2 moreOther outcome measures
Barriers to Exercise
Behavioral Session Attendance
Compliance with Physical Activity Recommendations
+8 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Individual In-PersonExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Group II: Group RemoteExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of Kansas Medical CenterLead Sponsor
462 Previous Clinical Trials
169,079 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)NIH
2,358 Previous Clinical Trials
4,315,113 Total Patients Enrolled
Joseph Donnelly, EdDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Kansas Medical Center
2 Previous Clinical Trials
474 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have been part of a weight loss or exercise program in the last 6 months.I use a wheelchair or can't walk 0.25 miles due to a long-term disability.I am 18 years old or older.I am not currently using antipsychotics, and I don't have untreated depression or other psychiatric illnesses that would stop me from participating in weight management.I cannot do light exercises or use an iPad.You have a pattern of excessive eating or other eating disorders.My doctor has identified a serious health risk like cancer or heart issues.I am not open to being randomly assigned to a treatment group.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Individual In-Person
- Group 2: Group Remote
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- 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
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Does this research have an open enrollment period?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this investigation is currently admitting recruits, with the original listing posted on February 1st 2020 and a recent modification made May 19th 2022. This clinical trial intends to recruit 128 people from one location."
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How many participants are being monitored in this experiment?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov verifies that this clinical experiment is presently enrolling patients, which was first posted on February 1st 2020 and most recently updated on May 19th 2022. 128 individuals need to be recruited for the study conducted at one site."
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