Weight Management Counseling in Medical Schools (NCT02725905) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Weight Management Counseling in Medical Schools
United States3,199 participantsStarted 2015-12-01
Plain-language summary
Eight U.S. medical schools will be participating in the study: Weight Management Counseling in Medical Schools, also known as MSWEIGHT. This is a five-year randomized controlled trial (RCT) designed to compare the efficacy of two approaches to learning weight management counseling: 1)traditional education (TE) and; 2) multi-modal educational intervention (MME).
The study aims are to refine and compare the efficacy of MME to TE on observed student weight management counseling skills measured through the primary outcome, the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
The medical school has:
* Interest in WMC medical education reform.
* Curricula resources (e.g. academic computing) to facilitate web-course training and a system to maintain student contact.
* The willingness and ability to incorporate all components of MSWEIGHT into the medical school curriculum, require or strongly encourage students to participate, and award credit for completion.
* The willingness and ability to offer the WMC OSCE for third year medical students upon completion of the Family or Internal Medicine clerkship rotation.
Exclusion Criteria: The medical school does not have:
* The ability to incorporate all components of MSWEIGHT into the medical school curriculum.
* The ability to offer the WMC OSCE for third year medical students upon completion of the Family or Internal Medicine clerkship rotation.
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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Mean Score on Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE); MME and TE students will be compared regarding the mean score.