Using Online Tools to Increase Weight Loss in Primary Care

Part of paid clinical trials in Gainesville, Florida.

Sponsor
University of Florida
Study ID
NCT06928571
Status
Enrolling By Invitation

Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Connect4Health Engage — BEHAVIORAL
    Intervention focused on motivating and guiding patients to use empirically supported, freely available online tools for weight loss.
  • Connect4Health Discover — BEHAVIORAL
    Educational control - information about healthy eating and physical activity

Study Details

The goal of the proposed project is to test the effectiveness of an intervention (Connect4Health Engage) focused on motivating and guiding patients to use empirically supported, freely available online tools for weight loss. A randomized trial will be conducted in primary care clinics. Fifteen to twenty PCPs will be recruited, followed by 453 patients. Patients will complete either the 52-week Connect4Health Engage intervention or Connect4Health Discover, an educational control.

Key Dates

Start date
Apr 15, 2025
Status verified
May 2026
Primary completion
Jun 30, 2029
Completion
Jun 30, 2029

Study Design

Enrollment
473 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Connect4Health Engage
    Receive Connect4Health Engage
  • Active Comparator: Connect4Health Discover
    Receive Connect4Health Discover

Primary Outcome Measure

Proportion achieving ≥ 3% weight loss [ Time Frame: 52 weeks ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of FloridaGainesvilleFlorida32611-

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By research site
University of Florida· Gainesville, FL

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