Healthy Families Healthy Forces Study (NCT02348853) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Healthy Families Healthy Forces Study
United States308 participantsStarted 2015-01
Plain-language summary
U.S. Army Medical Research \& Materiel Command Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) is sponsoring the HF2 (Healthy Families, Healthy Forces) Study. This is a randomized trial comparing two different interventions for sustainable weight loss. Specifically, the investigators will compare a "current best practice (CBP)" intervention that includes standard dietary advice with a new, "Healthy Weight for Living (HWL)" intervention that includes recommendations to eat a diet rich in protein, dietary fiber, low glycemic index carbohydrates and low calorie foods. The objective of this study is to compare the CBP and HWL interventions when delivered to adult dependents of active duty (AD) military personnel and measure weight loss effects in both the adult dependents and the AD military personnel they live with.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult dependent of active duty (AD) military personnel: an individual who is at least 18 years and have a military identification(ID) card indicating they are a dependent.
* This includes AD military sponsor's children at least 18 years of age (by birth or adoption), spouse, partner, parents, and parent-in-laws)
* At the time of enrollment, willing to be randomized to one of the intervention groups and complete outcome assessments, at least 18 years old at time of provision of informed consent
* BMI at screening greater than or equal to 25.0 kg/m2
* English speaking
* AD military personnel: AD military personnel do not have to meet any criteria other than having an adult partner enrolled in the weight loss program.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Adult dependent of AD military personnel: BMI \<25
* Pregnant
* Expecting to become pregnant within duration of the study, or lactating
* Prior weight loss surgery
* Concurrent participation in another weight loss program or research study
* Non-English speaking
* Currently undergoing divorce proceedings
* Very active individuals (\> 2 hours/day vigorous activity)
* Individuals who have lost \> 10 lb in the past 6 months
* Individuals with thyroid disease who have had changes in medications within the past 3 months
* Individuals with Type 1 diabetes and individuals with Type 2 diabetes who started using insulin in childhood (before 18 years)
* Those with stomach or intestinal resection, including gastric bypass or othe…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Weight change in adult dependents of active duty military