Weight Navigation Program to Help People with Obesity in Primary Care
Official title: Testing a novel Weight Navigation Program to overcome multilevel barriers to obesity treatment in primary care settings
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11421462 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new program in primary care helps adults with obesity get access to effective weight-loss options and stay on track using teamwork and remote weight monitoring.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | September 24, 2025 |
| Project end | June 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $791,034 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK139094-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11421462 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with obesity who are seeking weight-loss treatment and are seen in primary care settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients unlikely to engage with remote monitoring or with obesity treatment plans may see little benefit.
What this research studies
If you have obesity, this project tests a Weight Navigation Program that works with your PCP and obesity medicine experts to connect you with the right weight-loss options and provide proactive support. Over 12 months, the program uses team-based care and remote tools to identify people who aren’t losing weight quickly and help them stay on track. The study builds on a prior pilot showing it was feasible and acceptable for patients and providers. It aims to improve how often patients achieve meaningful weight loss by addressing barriers in primary care locations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could receive faster access to effective weight-loss treatments and more support to reach meaningful weight loss.
How similar studies have gone: Prior pilot results suggested the approach is feasible and acceptable, with potential for broader impact if replicated.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Griauzde, Dina Hafez — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Griauzde, Dina Hafez
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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.