Rural Engagement in TelemedTeam for Options in Obesity Treatment Solutions

Running, not enrolling · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Obesity, Obesity, Morbid

In brief

The purpose of this study is to compare two methods for managing obesity in rural primary care patients. The first method includes quarterly 1:1 meetings with the participant and their primary care provider and the second includes a group lifestyle intervention over Zoom paired with quarterly team meetings with the participant, their primary care provider and their lifestyle coach, the coach joining via Zoom. Investigators will evaluate which method is best at helping participants lose weight over 18 months.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05710510

Run by

University of Kansas Medical Center

People needed

560

Starts

2023-03-10

Expected to finish

2026-10-27

Last updated by the study team

2025-11-25

Who can join

Age: 20 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• BMI: >= 30 kg/m2
• Rural resident
• English speaking
• Physician clearance to participate
• Able to walk without assistance
• Seen at least once in their primary care clinic within the past year
• Internet access or smart phone (to access smart scale for weight measurement)

You may not qualify if…

• History of myocardial infarction within last six months
• History of stroke within last six months
• History of new cancer diagnosis within last six months
• History of bariatric surgery within the last two years
• Pregnancy within last 6 months or planned within the next 18 months
• Currently breastfeeding
• End stage renal disease, currently on dialysis, or anticipated dialysis or renal transplant within the next 18 months
• End stage liver disease, or anticipated liver transplant within the next 18 months
• Currently enrolled or planning to enroll in another study where weight loss is targeted or weight fluctuation is expected
• Currently planning to move outside of current provider area, or leave primary care clinic within the next 18 months
• Another household member is already participating in the study

Where it is running

• University of Kansas Medical Center — Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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