Collaborative Multi-level Obesity Intervention Engaging Communities Trial (NCT06835686)
LA-CEAL CONNECT: Louisiana Community Engagement Alliance (LA-CEAL) Collaborative Multi-level Obesity Intervention Engaging Communities Trial (CONNECT)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effectiveness of an evidence-based multi-level intervention for weight loss and the feasibility, fidelity, and sustainability of implementing the intervention in people living with obesity in Louisiana. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Will an evidence-based multi-level obesity intervention (called LA-CEAL CONNECT) in Louisiana communities achieve weight loss at 6 months compared to enhanced usual care? * Will LA-CEAL CONNECT sustain weight loss at 12 months? * Will LA-CEAL CONNECT improve waist circumference, diet quality, physical activity, quality of life, and blood pressure at 6 and 12 months? * Will LA-CEAL CONNECT be feasible to implement in adults living with obesity in Louisiana communities? Researchers will compare the LA-CEAL CONNECT multilevel weight loss intervention to enhanced usual care to evaluate if LA-CEAL CONNECT leads to greater weight loss and greater changes in waist circumference, diet, physical activity, quality of life, and blood pressure than enhanced usual care. Participants in both arms will: * Receive health literacy-tailored educational materials and resources for weight loss * Visit the clinic site for baseline, 6-month and 12-month study visits to collect clinical and survey measurements Participants in the CONNECT intervention arm will also: * receive health coaching * self-monitor weight and physical activity using digital technologies * attend group meetings to identify and increase utilization of community health and wellness resources
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: InclusivCare - Avondale Clinic — Avondale, Louisiana
Age range: 18 Years to 75 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Health Literacy and Culturally Tailored Materials (BEHAVIORAL)
- Community-Engaged Health Coaching and Navigation (BEHAVIORAL)
- Self-Monitoring and Remote Patient Monitoring of weight and physical activity (BEHAVIORAL)
- Community Asset Mapping (CAM) (OTHER)
- Primary Care Provider Training (OTHER)
- Obesity Toolkit for Primary Care Providers (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (18 Sites)
- InclusivCare - Avondale Clinic — Avondale, Louisiana
- CommuniHealth Services - Bastrop Clinic — Bastrop, Louisiana
- CareSouth Medical and Dental - Baton Rouge Clinic — Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Teche Action Clinic - Franklin — Franklin, Louisiana
- Southeast Community Health Systems - Greensburg Clinic — Greensburg, Louisiana
- Teche Action Clinic - Houma — Houma, Louisiana
- Southeast Community Health Systems - Independence Clinic — Independence, Louisiana
- InclusivCare - Kenner Clinic — Kenner, Louisiana
- RKM Primary Care - Loranger Clinic — Loranger, Louisiana
- InclusivCare - Marrero — Marrero, Louisiana
- David Raines Community Health Center - Minden Clinic — Minden, Louisiana
- Teche Action Clinic - Morgan City — Morgan City, Louisiana
- NOELA Community Health Center — New Orleans, Louisiana
- Teche Action Clinic - South Pierre Part — Pierre Part, Louisiana
- CareSouth Medical and Dental - Plaquemine Clinic — Plaquemine, Louisiana
- David Raines Community Health Center - Shreveport Clinic — Shreveport, Louisiana
- RKM Primary Care - Springfield Clinic — Springfield, Louisiana
- CommuniHealth Services - West Monroe Clinic — West Monroe, Louisiana
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (504) 988-8906
Email: Lperry5@tulane.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.