Weight loss intervention for underserved communities in Louisiana
LA-CEAL CONNECT: Louisiana Community Engagement Alliance (LA-CEAL) Collaborative Multi-level Obesity Intervention Engaging Underserved Communities Trial (CONNECT)
This study is testing a new weight loss program for low-income adults in Louisiana to see if it helps them lose weight and improve their health compared to regular care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 522 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Tulane University Academic / other |
| Locations | 18 sites (Avondale, Louisiana and 17 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06835686 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a multi-level obesity intervention called LA-CEAL CONNECT in promoting weight loss among low-income and underserved adults living with obesity in Louisiana. The study will compare this intervention to enhanced usual care to determine its impact on weight loss, waist circumference, diet quality, physical activity, quality of life, and blood pressure over 6 and 12 months. Additionally, it will assess the feasibility and sustainability of implementing the intervention in these communities. Participants will receive health coaching, culturally tailored materials, and remote monitoring to support their weight loss journey.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 to 75 who are living with obesity and are part of low-income or underserved communities in Louisiana.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently participating in a weight-loss program or have lost more than 10 pounds in the last 6 months may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could lead to significant weight loss and improved health outcomes for underserved populations living with obesity.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with community-engaged interventions for obesity, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * being 18 to 75 years of age * living with obesity, defined as a BMI between 30 and 50 kg/m2 for non-Asian identifying participants and BMI between 27.5 and 50 kg/m2 for Asian-identifying participants * weighing less than 400 pounds * receiving care from or willing to register at a participating FQHC clinic * able to understand and speak English * able to complete the study within the next year (e.g., not planning to move from the area within study period) Exclusion Criteria: * having given birth within the past year, pregnant or planning to become pregnant during study period (within 1 year) * currently participating in a weight-loss program * having lost more than 10 pounds in the last 6 months * being an employee or a family member of an employee of any participating FQHC * having a disease that can interfere with or be aggravated by exercise or weight loss
Where this trial is running
Avondale, Louisiana and 17 other locations
- InclusivCare - Avondale Clinic — Avondale, Louisiana, United States (Recruiting)
- CommuniHealth Services - Bastrop Clinic — Bastrop, Louisiana, United States (Recruiting)
- CareSouth Medical and Dental - Baton Rouge Clinic — Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States (Recruiting)
- Teche Action Clinic - Franklin — Franklin, Louisiana, United States (Recruiting)
- Southeast Community Health Systems - Greensburg Clinic — Greensburg, Louisiana, United States (Recruiting)
- Teche Action Clinic - Houma — Houma, Louisiana, United States (Recruiting)
- Southeast Community Health Systems - Independence Clinic — Independence, Louisiana, United States (Recruiting)
- InclusivCare - Kenner Clinic — Kenner, Louisiana, United States (Recruiting)
- RKM Primary Care - Loranger Clinic — Loranger, Louisiana, United States (Recruiting)
- InclusivCare - Marrero — Marrero, Louisiana, United States (Recruiting)
- David Raines Community Health Center - Minden Clinic — Minden, Louisiana, United States (Recruiting)
- Teche Action Clinic - Morgan City — Morgan City, Louisiana, United States (Recruiting)
- NOELA Community Health Center — New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (Recruiting)
- Teche Action Clinic - South Pierre Part — Pierre Part, Louisiana, United States (Recruiting)
- CareSouth Medical and Dental - Plaquemine Clinic — Plaquemine, Louisiana, United States (Recruiting)
- David Raines Community Health Center - Shreveport Clinic — Shreveport, Louisiana, United States (Recruiting)
- RKM Primary Care - Springfield Clinic — Springfield, Louisiana, United States (Recruiting)
- CommuniHealth Services - West Monroe Clinic — West Monroe, Louisiana, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Marie Krousel-Wood, MD, MSPH — Tulane University
- Study coordinator: Laura Perry, PhD
- Email: Lperry5@tulane.edu
- Phone: 504-988-8906
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.