NCT06335810 Reducing Obesity Using Social Ties Program
| NCT ID | NCT06335810 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Weill Medical College of Cornell University |
| Condition | Obesity |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 264 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-04-05 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-12-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 264 participants in total. It began in 2024-04-05 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-31.
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Brief Summary
This trial aims to test the feasibility and acceptability of addressing interpersonal barriers to weight-related behavior change. Specifically, the study will test if, by including up to two friends, family members, or co-workers in a lifestyle intervention for weight loss, the person enrolled in the study loses more weight than someone whose friends, family members, or co-workers were not invited to participate.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Index Participant: 1. Black race or Hispanic ethnicity 2. Male or Female 18 years of age or older 3. Calculated BMI \> 30kg/m2 from objectively measured height and weight by study staff 4. Access \& willingness to use program food intake app via home computer or a smartphone 5. Ability to identify at least one adult social network member who will participate in the study * Social Network Member: 1. Male or Female 18 years of age or older 2. Access to the internet or a smartphone Exclusion Criteria: * Index Participant: 1. Active enrollment in a weight-loss program, use of weight-loss medications, or planning weight-loss surgery 2. Advanced medical illness, dementia, hospitalization, injury, or pregnancy that inhibits regular physical activity 3. Contraindications to exercise based on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire or lack of clearance from a health care provider 4. Unresolved Food insecurity 5. Speaks a language other than English or Spanish * Social Network Member: 1. Speaks a language other than English or Spanish
Contact & Investigator
Erica G Phillips, MD, MS
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06335810 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Obesity. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06335810 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06335810 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ror2023@med.cornell.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06335810 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at New York, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06335810 clinical trial?
NCT06335810 is sponsored by Weill Medical College of Cornell University. The principal investigator is Erica G Phillips, MD, MS at Weill Medical College of Cornell University. The trial plans to enroll 264 participants.
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