HealthyTogether: RCT of a Dyadic Weight Management Intervention
Eligible age
18+ yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
2 states
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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About this study
Four in five Veterans have overweight or obesity. However, few eligible Veterans achieve meaningful weight loss in VA's national MOVE! Weight Management Program. Family and friends strongly influence a person's health behaviors and weight. Including a close family member or friend in weight management may improve weight management outcomes. This study will test whether an 14-week, 8-session virtual weight management program that includes Veterans and a support person (e.g., family member or friend) leads to weight loss. The investigators will also test whether the program leads to improvements in weight-related health behaviors, including physical activity and diet, and relationship quality.
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Veteran participants:
- ✓ Assigned to a VA primary care provider
- ✓ Have a weight measurement (BMI\>=30) recorded in the VA medical record within 16 weeks prior to enrollment
- ✓ Have a second, valid weight measurement recorded in the VA medical record within the prior year
- ✓ Have a BMI\>=30 at enrollment
- ✓ Able to participate in virtual intervention sessions during regular business hours
- ✓ Partner participants:
- ✓ Able to participate in virtual intervention sessions during regular business hours
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Veterans are excluded if:
- ✕ not fluent in English
- ✕ have severe hearing loss prohibiting participation
- ✕ have a dementia diagnosis
- ✕ have recently (within the past 3 months) participated in a clinical or research behavioral weight management program
- ✕ have a history of (within past 2 years) or plans to (within next 6 months) have bariatric surgery
- ✕ are pregnant, postpartum, nursing, or planning to become pregnant within 6 months
- ✕ are receiving cancer (non-skin) treatment
Where it's recruiting
Aurora
Seattle
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT06619041 · last updated 2026-07-31