Michigan Weight Navigation Program (MiWeigh) Study (NCT07465341) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Michigan Weight Navigation Program (MiWeigh) Study
United States500 participantsStarted 2026-04-09
Plain-language summary
The main purpose of this study is to determine whether people who participate in MiWeigh lose more weight than people who receive information about weight loss strategies and programs. The researchers also want to learn what parts of the program do and do not work and why. If the program is effective, the researchers want to learn how other health care systems could offer this program.
The overarching aim of the MiWeigh Study is to better help patients prevent, manage, or reverse obesity-related chronic conditions.
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:
* Body Mass index (BMI) 30 kilogram per square meter or higher
* Diagnosed with one or more of the following weight-related conditions:
* Type 2 Diabetes
* Prediabetes Mellitus
* Hyperlipidemia (HLP)
* Hypertension (HTN)
* Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
* Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and/or
* Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)
* Speaks English
* Interest in losing weight
* Willingness to complete assessments per study protocol
* Willing and able to use the Electronic health records patient portal to respond to messages
* Willing to report weight weekly by text if randomized to intervention arm
* Able to see provider virtually at certain days/times up to four times in a year
Exclusion Criteria:
* ≥ 5% weight loss within the prior 12 months
* Has had a Weight Navigation Program visit in past
* Pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding in the next year
* Ongoing participation in another weight-loss program
* Taking an anti-obesity medication
* Ever diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (per protocol)
* Dementia
* Serious uncontrolled mental health conditions as indicated (per protocol)
* Chronic kidney disease, Stage 4 or higher
* Alcohol dependence and opioid dependence (per protocol)
* History of anorexia or bulimia
* Bariatric/ gastric bypass surgery, gastric sleeve surgery, or gastric balloon procedure in last year
* Currently enrolled in an interventional research study that is examining how a d…
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 change in body weight in kilograms from baseline to 12 months.