Helping Veterans lose weight with support from loved ones
Official title: Collaborate2Lose: Collaborating with romantic and non-romantic support persons to improve long-term weight loss
Funded at Wm S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hosp · NIH-10982447 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how having a partner or close friend join Veterans in their weight loss journey can help them stick to healthy habits and lose weight for the long haul, while teaching everyone involved some great ways to support each other.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wm S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hosp NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX003480-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10982447 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are Veterans aged 21 and older who are struggling with obesity and have a cohabiting support person.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Veterans or do not have a cohabiting support person may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how involving both Veterans and their cohabiting support persons can enhance long-term weight loss efforts. By focusing on the influence of romantic and non-romantic relationships, the study aims to improve adherence to lifestyle changes necessary for weight management. Participants will learn effective communication and support skills to help sustain weight loss over time. The trial will evaluate the effectiveness of this collaborative approach in a structured setting.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective weight loss strategies for Veterans, reducing obesity-related health risks.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that social support can significantly impact weight loss success, indicating that this collaborative approach may be promising.
Where this research is happening
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Wm S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hosp
Madison, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Voils, Corrine Ione — Wm S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hosp
- Study coordinator: Voils, Corrine Ione
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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.