๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-11-21

Rural Engagement in TelemedTeam for Options in Obesity Treatment Solutions (NCT05710510)

Rural Engagement in TelemedTeam for Options in Obesity Treatment Solutions (RE-TOOL)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center

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

The purpose of this study is to compare two methods for managing obesity in rural primary care patients. The first method includes quarterly 1:1 meetings with the participant and their primary care provider and the second includes a group lifestyle intervention over Zoom paired with quarterly team meetings with the participant, their primary care provider and their lifestyle coach, the coach joining via Zoom. Investigators will evaluate which method is best at helping participants lose weight over 18 months.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Kansas Medical Center โ€” Kansas City, Missouri

Age range: 20 Years to 75 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Local Care + Model (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Team Care Model (BEHAVIORAL)

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

Instant Checklist

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

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

  • University of Kansas Medical Center โ€” Kansas City, Missouri

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.

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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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