About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Body Mass index (BMI) 30 kilogram per square meter or higher
Type 2 Diabetes
Prediabetes Mellitus
Hyperlipidemia (HLP)
Disqualifiers
≥ 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
Trial design
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
MiWeigh
BehavioralParticipants will complete a baseline assessment that includes a survey, blood draw, and body measurements. Participants will be given access to a website with information on weight-loss options and have at least one visit with a doctor that has special training in obesity medicine. Prior to this visit, clinical pre-surveys and additional laboratory blood tests will be completed. During this visit, the doctor will work with the participant to develop an individualized weight-loss treatment plan. Additionally, participants will report weight weekly via text and receive periodic supportive messages via the health portal or phone call.
Enhanced Usual Care (EUC)
BehavioralParticipants will complete assessments at baseline and 12 months that include a survey, blood draw, and body measurements, plus a survey at 6 months. Once randomized, participants will be given access to a website with information on weight-loss options and advised to see their primary care provider if a participant wishes to discuss the options.
Treatment groups
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
Mean change in body weight in kilograms from baseline to 12 months.
Secondary outcomes
Percentage of participants achieving ≥ 5% weight loss at 12 months
Based on kilograms.
Percentage of participants achieving ≥ 10% weight loss at 12 months.
Based on kilograms.
Change in waist circumference from baseline to 12 months
Based on centimeters.
Change in Body Mass Index (BMI) from baseline to 12 months
Sponsors and contacts
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University of Michigan
Lead sponsor
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Collaborator