N/A
Completed N=42
Teaching Obesity Treatment Options to Adult Learners Trial
Obesity · Patient Education · Weight Loss
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03856320 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
42
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Apr 2021
Primary outcomePrimary: Recruitment — 42 Participants
Summary
Obesity is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. The treatment of obesity and its related health issues, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes, exceeds $150 billion annually. "Morbidly" or "severely" obese patients - defined by a body mass index [BMI] of >35 kg/m2 or greater - are especially high risk for serious complications due to their weight. Within the Veterans Health Administration (VA) system, nearly 600,000 patients are severely obese. These Veterans create significant costs for the VA system, experience poorer quality of life, and have shortened lifespans. Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for severe obesity for weight loss, resolving weight-related health issues, and quality of life. Bariatric surgery is supported as a treatment option by many national societies, including those representing primary care and endocrinology. However, less than 1% of Veterans who qualify for bariatric surgery undergo it. Reasons for low utilization are unclear, although the investigators' preliminary research suggests that there are various patient, provider and system level barriers to severe obesity care. The goal of this study is to pilot-test an educational video that aligns patient preferences with treatment options to improve the care that severely obese Veterans receive.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Recruitment |
42 | — |
| PRIMARY Retention |
40 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Veterans scheduled to attend an in-person MOVE! visit led by a dietitian at the main VA hospital.
Exclusion Criteria
- No access to telephone, doesn't speak English as their primary language, has undergone bariatric surgery
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03856320). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.