BLOOM Forward: Investigating Weight Loss Impact on TJAC Patients

Launched by OTTAWA HOSPITAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE · Oct 23, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

The BLOOM Forward clinical trial is studying the effects of a weight loss program called BLOOM on patients who are living with obesity and are waiting for hip or knee surgery. The main goals of the trial are to see if participants can lose up to 10% of their body weight, if they can continue to lose weight for six months after the program ends, and if their overall quality of life improves as a result of the program. This program lasts for 24 weeks and is conducted online with the help of doctors and dietitians who provide support and guidance.

To be eligible for this study, participants must be at least 18 years old, have a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher, and have been identified as candidates for orthopedic surgery. They also need to have a referral from their primary care doctor and be willing to actively participate in the program. Throughout the trial, participants will complete questionnaires about their diet and quality of life, and they will have their height and weight measured at various points during the program. This trial is not yet recruiting participants, so those interested will need to wait for more information on how to join.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• * To be eligible for the study, subjects must meet all the following criteria:
• • 1. Age ≥ 18 years old
• • 2. Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 35 kg/m2
• • 3. Have being identified as a potential orthopedic surgery candidate by the Total Joint Assessment Clinic (TJAC)
• • 4. Have a referral by their primary care practitioner
• • 5. Ready to participate actively in the program (i.e., readiness to change scale score ≥7)
• • 6. Acquisition of the required technology tools and skills to use the virtual platform (the BLOOM program will be conducted via virtual video conference)
• • 7. English comprehension at a level that allows for active participation in the program
• Exclusion Criteria:
• * Subjects who meet any of the following criteria are not eligible for the study:
• • 1. Active eating disorder
• • 2. Active substance use disorder
• • 3. Active smoking
• • 4. Currently or past enrollment in another weight loss program in the previous year prior to enrollment in the study
• • 5. Ongoing pregnancy or breastfeeding