Helping patients maintain weight loss through technology in primary care
Official title: Promoting Real World Implementation of an Evidence-Based Weight Management Intervention in Primary Care
Funded at University of Utah · NIH-10886020 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a helpful program called MAINTAIN-pc that uses your health records to give you personalized support and tools to keep off the weight you've lost, making it easier for you to maintain a healthy lifestyle with the help of your healthcare team.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $558,388 |
| NIH project number | 5R18DK123372-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10886020 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have recently lost weight and are looking for support to maintain their weight loss.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not actively seeking to manage their weight or who have not experienced recent weight loss may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on implementing a weight management intervention called MAINTAIN-pc, which uses electronic health records to help patients sustain their weight loss. The program provides personalized coaching and tracking tools to support patients in maintaining healthy lifestyle changes. By integrating this intervention into primary care settings, the research aims to determine how effectively it can be adapted and sustained in various healthcare environments. Patients will receive ongoing support from their healthcare providers to help them achieve long-term weight management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with effective tools and support to maintain their weight loss and improve their overall health.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with similar technology-assisted weight management interventions, indicating a promising approach to addressing obesity.
Where this research is happening
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Conroy, Margaret B — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Conroy, Margaret B
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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.