Teaching Veterans about obesity treatment options
Teaching Obesity Treatment Options to Adult Learners (TOTAL): A Multi-site RCT
This study is all about helping Veterans learn about different ways to treat obesity, like programs, medications, and surgery, using telemedicine so they can easily access the information and support they need to get started on their journey to better health.
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 ID | NIH-11091489 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on educating Veterans about available obesity treatment options, including behavioral programs, medications, and bariatric surgery. It aims to increase awareness and participation in these treatments, which are currently underutilized among Veterans. The intervention, known as TOTAL, will be delivered through telemedicine, making it accessible to Veterans across the VA healthcare system. By improving knowledge and motivation, the research seeks to enhance treatment initiation and ultimately improve health outcomes for Veterans with obesity.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans who are overweight or obese and are not currently participating in existing obesity treatment programs.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Veterans or those who are already engaged in obesity treatment programs may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased participation in obesity treatments, resulting in better weight management and improved quality of life for Veterans.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that educational interventions can effectively increase participation in health programs, suggesting that this approach may yield positive results.
Where this research is happening
Madison, United States
- Wm S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hosp — Madison, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Funk, Luke M — Wm S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hosp
- Study coordinator: Funk, Luke M
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.