Evaluating the Feasibility, Health and Behavioral Impact of Mid-Ohio Farmacy + WW

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Conditions studied: Food Insecurity, Overweight and Obesity, Produce Prescription, Weight Change, Body

In brief

The aim of this research is to undertake a feasibility study to assess uptake and impact of providing access to a widely available weight management and wellness program (WW; formerly known as Weight Watchers) among individuals experiencing food insecurity and overweight/obesity, who are eligible to receive weekly produce at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective (MOFC) through their pre-existing enrollment in the Mid-Ohio Farmacy program. Participants (n=90) adults over the age of 18 with a BMI between 27-50 kg/m2 will be recruited for a 6 month single-arm clinical trial, where participants will be provided with WW Unlimited Workshop + Digital. The primary objective is to test the feasibility and acceptability of a commercial weight loss and wellness program with an established produce prescription program among individuals experiencing food insecurity and overweight/obesity. Secondary outcomes will include assessments related to weight, height, blood pressure, dietary intake, physical activity, food access, depression, wellbeing and economic factors. This feasibility study will help inform future interventions among this population. More specifically, this study will help answer questions about the feasibility and acceptability of such an intervention, adherence to the WW program as described to the participant, and the impact that access to a free weight management and wellness program can have on health-related outcomes among individuals experiencing food insecurity and overweight/obesity.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05536518

Run by

Mid-Ohio Food Collective

People needed

90

Starts

2022-07-21

Expected to finish

2023-09-30

Last updated by the study team

2023-10-18

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 18 year or older
• BMI 27-50 kg/m2
• Positive screen for food insecurity at healthcare provider
• Enrolled in Mid-Ohio Farmacy (produce prescription program)
• Speak English
• Live in greater Columbus,Ohio area for duration of study
• Reliable internet access
• Ability to download and install WW app on phone

You may not qualify if…

• Participation in a structured weight loss program in the last 12 months
• WW membership in the last 12 months
• Pregnant, nursing or planning to become pregnant
• Weight loss of 5kg or more in the past 6 months
• Taking prescription medications for weight loss

Where it is running

• Mid-Ohio Food Collective — Grove City, Ohio, United States

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