Becoming United in Lifestyle Decisions (NCT05796141) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Becoming United in Lifestyle Decisions
United States762 participantsStarted 2024-03-13
Plain-language summary
The goal of this project is to investigate how to enhance the effects of an online-only (mHealth) couples weight loss program. This study will use an innovative methodological framework, the Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST), to test four different strategies for weight loss and partner support in addition to a core intervention (i.e., dyadic action planning, joint feedback on goal progress, autonomy support training, and home environment modifications).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 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:
* Married/cohabitating couple - both partners must be eligible
* BMI between 25-55kg/m2
* English speaking/reading
* Have a smartphone and reliable internet access
* Have active email address
* Willing to videoconference
Exclusion Criteria:
* Report being unable to walk 2 blocks without stopping
* Are currently participating in weight loss treatment, have a history of bariatric surgery, or lost ≥5% in the past 6-months
* Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during the study period
* Report chest pain or loss of consciousness on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
* Report a medical condition that could jeopardize their safety in a weight control program with diet and exercise guidelines
* Report conditions that, in the judgment of the PI, would render them unlikely to follow the protocol (e.g. dementia)
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.