Scalable decision support to help patients and providers manage obesity
Official title: Scalable decision support and shared decision-making to manage obesity: engaging patients and providers to lower the risk of obesity-related chronic conditions
Funded at Ut Southwestern Medical Center · NIH-11339756 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Aims to help adults and their doctors use better tools and conversations to prevent obesity-related health problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ut Southwestern Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Dallas, United States) |
| Project start | September 14, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $332,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DK147206-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11339756 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21+ who have obesity and interact with primary care providers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not considering weight management or not engaged with primary care discussions may see limited benefit.
What this research studies
This project focuses on people aged 21 and older and how primary care teams can use scalable, online decision supports to guide obesity care. It integrates patient and clinician needs to improve shared decision-making about weight management, including when and how anti-obesity medications may fit into care. The plan includes practical web-based resources to help discuss risks, costs, and benefits, aiming to reduce obesity-related conditions. The work partners with UT Southwestern Medical Center and primary care settings in Dallas to test real-world usability and impact.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could receive clearer, more personalized obesity care and reduce risk of related diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Web-based weight management tools and shared decision-making approaches have shown promise in improving engagement and decision quality in obesity care.
Where this research is happening
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Ut Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Colicchio, Tiago K — Ut Southwestern Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Colicchio, Tiago K
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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.