Increase use of evidence-based weight loss care in adults
Official title: Increasing initiation of evidence-based weight loss treatment
Funded at University of Florida · NIH-11381872 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant tests a brief, tailored pre-appointment tool that helps adults start weight-loss treatment by engaging patients and their doctors to encourage initiation of evidence-based programs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $607,990 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK134409-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11381872 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 and older with obesity who are eligible for evidence-based weight loss treatments and are not currently starting treatment.
✕Less likely to help
People who are already enrolled in weight-loss programs or who do not wish to pursue weight-management care may not benefit.
What this research studies
If you’re an adult with obesity, this project aims to help you begin proven weight-loss care by using a short online tool before your primary care visit. The tool asks quick questions and provides personalized feedback designed to motivate you to start treatment, with your doctor’s visible endorsement to support your decision. It’s designed to be easy for both patients and clinicians to use and to fit into busy primary care workflows. The study builds on a prior small trial and plans a larger, fully powered test to see if it increases initiation of evidence-based weight management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, more people with obesity may start effective weight-loss programs sooner, improving health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous feasibility work suggests the approach may increase treatment initiation, with more evidence needed from a larger trial.
Where this research is happening
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University of Florida
Gainesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcvay, Megan Apperson — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Mcvay, Megan Apperson
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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.