๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-03-13

Promoting Successful Weight Loss in Primary Care in Louisiana Using Information Technology (NCT05523375)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Pennington Biomedical Research Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The primary aim is to test the effectiveness of an innovative 24-month pragmatic and scalable weight-loss centric approach using a collaborative care model that connects patients with a non-Primary Care Practitioner (PCP) health coach who delivers care remotely to patients through the patient portal of an electronic medical record (EMR).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Pennington Biomedical Research Center โ€” Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Age range: 40 Years to 70 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Intensive Lifestyle Intervention (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Pennington Biomedical Research Center โ€” Baton Rouge, Louisiana

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

Explore by condition: All Obesity clinical trials

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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