๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-29

HealthyTogether: RCT of a Dyadic Weight Management Intervention (NCT06619041)

Harnessing the Power of Social Support for Weight Management: a Randomized Controlled Trial of HealthyTogether

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

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

Four in five Veterans have overweight or obesity. However, few eligible Veterans achieve meaningful weight loss in VA's national MOVE! Weight Management Program. Family and friends strongly influence a person's health behaviors and weight. Including a close family member or friend in weight management may improve weight management outcomes. This study will test whether an 14-week, 8-session virtual weight management program that includes Veterans and a support person (e.g., family member or friend) leads to weight loss. The investigators will also test whether the program leads to improvements in weight-related health behaviors, including physical activity and diet, and relationship quality.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO โ€” Aurora, Colorado

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • HealthyTogether (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 (2 Sites)

  • Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO โ€” Aurora, Colorado
  • VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA โ€” Seattle, Washington

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (206) 764-2056

Email: Kristen.Gray2@va.gov

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

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. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  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.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—