Evaluation of a Primary Care Based Lifestyle Medicine Clinic at UAB

Part of paid clinical trials in Birmingham, Alabama.

Sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Study ID
NCT06989281
Status
Enrolling By Invitation

Conditions

  • Obesity and Obesity-related Medical Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 89 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • FLOW Lifestyle Medicine Clinic — BEHAVIORAL
    The FLOW Lifestyle Medicine Clinic is a 12-month multidisciplinary program for improving obesity and obesity-related chronic conditions. FLOW is an evidence-based program that aligns with USPSTF recommendations for intensive behavioral counseling for obesity and cardiovascular disease risk reduction. There are at least 12 clinician/patient encounters in the FLOW clinic over 12 months including 6 with a registered dietitian and 6 with a FLOW physician. Behavioral Health assessments and visits are also offered as part of FLOW but are optional.

Study Details

This is a randomized quality improvement project (i.e., not a research study) that will test the implementation and effectiveness of a lifestyle medicine clinic at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Key Dates

Start date
May 3, 2025
Status verified
May 2026
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2026
Completion
Dec 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
1,000 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER

Arms

  • Experimental: Encouraged to Enroll in FLOW
    Patients randomized to this condition receive extra encouragement to consider enrolling in the FLOW lifestyle medicine clinic. This encouragement includes the addition of 2 questions added to their patients' pre-visit intake process regarding their interest in making healthy lifestyle changes to improve their cardiometabolic health. If affirmative, the Certified Medical Assistant will provide the patient with a FLOW brochure and make a note for the provider to follow-up with the patient and consider referral to the FLOW clinic.
  • Active Comparator: Not Encouraged to Enroll in FLOW
    Patients randomized to this condition do not receive extra encouragement to enroll in the FLOW lifestyle medicine clinic. They are still able to access to the FLOW clinic via brochures placed in the waiting area and exam rooms or direct referral by their healthcare provider (without having been "encouraged.")

Primary Outcome Measure

Rate of Referral [ Time Frame: Baseline ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of Alabama at BirminghamBirminghamAlabama35294-

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