HealthyTogether: RCT of a Dyadic Weight Management Intervention (NCT06619041) | Clinical Trial Compass
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HealthyTogether: RCT of a Dyadic Weight Management Intervention
United States320 participantsStarted 2025-07-14
Plain-language summary
Four in five Veterans have overweight or obesity. However, few eligible Veterans achieve meaningful weight loss in VA's national MOVE! Weight Management Program. Family and friends strongly influence a person's health behaviors and weight. Including a close family member or friend in weight management may improve weight management outcomes. This study will test whether an 14-week, 8-session virtual weight management program that includes Veterans and a support person (e.g., family member or friend) leads to weight loss. The investigators will also test whether the program leads to improvements in weight-related health behaviors, including physical activity and diet, and relationship quality.
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:
Veteran participants:
* Age 18 or higher.
* Assigned to a VA primary care provider.
* Have a weight measurement (BMI\>=30) recorded in the VA medical record within 16 weeks prior to enrollment.
* Have a second, valid weight measurement recorded in the VA medical record within the prior year.
* Have a BMI\>=30 at enrollment.
* Able to participate in virtual intervention sessions during regular business hours.
Partner participants:
* Age 18 or higher.
* Able to participate in virtual intervention sessions during regular business hours.
* Speak with Veteran at last weekly.
* Live in the same state where Veteran receives VA care.
Exclusion Criteria:
Veterans are excluded if:
* not fluent in English
* have severe hearing loss prohibiting participation
* have a dementia diagnosis
* have recently (within the past 3 months) participated in a clinical or research behavioral weight management program
* have a history of (within past 2 years) or plans to (within next 6 months) have bariatric surgery
* are pregnant, postpartum, nursing, or planning to become pregnant within 6 months
* are receiving cancer (non-skin) treatment
* have drug or alcohol dependence not in remission, a recent suicide attempt, active psychosis, or an active behavior flag in the medical record
* report high-levels of alcohol use (AUDIT-C score \>=8)
* are receiving hospice or palliative care
* are living in a nursing home or assisted living facility
* are enrolled in VA home-based prima…
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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Change in weight from Baseline to 6-months among Veterans