Helping CHC patients with obesity through digital health supports
Official title: Partnership to Reduce Obesity in Community Health Center Patients (SMARTLife Utah)
Run by University of Utah · NCT07582016 · Data updated 2026-11-12
We’re testing if digital tools and repeated enrollment prompts can help adults with obesity in community health centers start and stick with weight‑loss programs delivered remotely.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 5354 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Utah Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Salt Lake City, Utah) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | April 2029 |
| Study ends | April 2029 |
| Registry record updated | November 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07582016 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults 18+ with BMI ≥ 30 who speak English or Spanish, attend participating clinics, have a valid mobile number in the EHR, and have not opted out of clinic texts.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals who do not use mobile text messaging or who have contraindications to obesity EBIs may see little or no benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
SMARTLife Utah is a pragmatic, multilevel trial across up to 38 primary care clinics in 11 community health center systems. It uses a sequential, adaptive randomization design (SMART) to test different combinations of clinic-level HIT supports and patient-level enrollment strategies. The aim is to increase the reach of existing digital obesity EBIs by making participation easier and more motivating for patients through options like text messaging and telehealth. The study blends effectiveness and implementation goals to understand how best to deploy digital EBIs in real-world primary care settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could have easier access to digital weight‑loss programs, potentially improving weight outcomes and reducing cancer risk factors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous digital EBIs for weight management have shown comparable results to in-person programs, supporting the potential for similar success here.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years old or older * BMI ≥ 30 * Speak either English or Spanish * Present at the participating clinic * Valid cell phone number in the electronic health record (EHR) * EHR indicates they have not opted out of receiving text messages from the clinic Exclusion Criteria: * Currently pregnant
Where it's running
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Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Chelsey Schlechter, PhD — Huntsman Cancer Institute
- Study coordinator: Chelsey Schlechter, PhD
- Email: chelsey.schlechter@hci.utah.edu
- Phone: 801-213-5704
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.