Finding the best way to help older adults lose weight through telehealth.
Optimizing Telehealth-delivery of a Weight Loss Intervention in Older Adults with Multiple Chronic Conditions: A Sequential, Multiple Assignment, Randomized Trial
This study is looking for older adults with obesity and health issues to try out two different ways to help them lose weight using telehealth, so they can find the best method to support their weight loss journey.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11014960 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to effectively deliver weight loss interventions to older adults with obesity and multiple chronic conditions using telehealth. The study will enroll 180 participants aged 65 and older and will compare two different approaches: a medically tailored intervention and a health coaching intervention. Participants who do not respond to the initial treatment will be given alternative options to improve their chances of success. The goal is to identify the most effective strategies for helping older adults achieve and maintain weight loss.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are older adults aged 65 and above who are struggling with obesity and have at least two chronic health conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who are not aged 65 or older or do not have obesity and multiple chronic conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective weight loss strategies for older adults, improving their overall health and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results with telehealth interventions for weight loss, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Batsis, John a. — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Batsis, John a.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.