Reducing Obesity Using Social Ties Program

Launched by WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL UNIVERSITY · Mar 22, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called the Reducing Obesity Using Social Ties Program, is looking at how having friends, family members, or co-workers join you in a weight loss program can help you lose more weight. The study involves participants who are Black or Hispanic adults aged 18 and older with a body mass index (BMI) over 30, which indicates obesity. To be eligible, you must be willing to use a food tracking app on your phone or computer and you need to have at least one adult friend or family member who can also participate.

If you decide to join this trial, you and your chosen support person will take part in a lifestyle intervention designed to promote weight loss. Throughout the study, you’ll receive guidance and support to help you make healthier choices. It’s important to note that this program is not for those currently on weight-loss medications, planning surgery for weight loss, or experiencing serious health issues that limit physical activity. The trial is currently recruiting participants, so if you meet the criteria and are interested, you could be part of this exciting research aimed at tackling obesity.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• * Index Participant:
• • 1. Black race or Hispanic ethnicity
• • 2. Male or Female 18 years of age or older
• • 3. Calculated BMI \> 30kg/m2 from objectively measured height and weight by study staff
• • 4. Access \& willingness to use program food intake app via home computer or a smartphone
• • 5. Ability to identify at least one adult social network member who will participate in the study
• * Social Network Member:
• • 1. Male or Female 18 years of age or older
• • 2. Access to the internet or a smartphone
• Exclusion Criteria:
• * Index Participant:
• • 1. Active enrollment in a weight-loss program, use of weight-loss medications, or planning weight-loss surgery
• • 2. Advanced medical illness, dementia, hospitalization, injury, or pregnancy that inhibits regular physical activity
• • 3. Contraindications to exercise based on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire or lack of clearance from a health care provider
• • 4. Unresolved Food insecurity
• • 5. Speaks a language other than English or Spanish
• * Social Network Member:
• • 1. Speaks a language other than English or Spanish