Study Details

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Telehealth Weight Loss Intervention

The purpose of this research study is to identify the best initial treatment for achieving weight loss in older adults aged 65─85 years with obesity and multiple medical conditions. We will also investigate how to adapt the weight loss plan for those who struggle to lose weight after the first two months (8-weeks) of participation

Age & Gender

65 years ~ 85 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Visit Availability

Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)
Extended hours (M-F, early morning or evening)
Weekend hours, if needed

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

We will ask you to complete some measures to assess your physical function, diet, perform bloodwork, and assess your muscle and fat mass using a special x-ray technique at these in-person visits. The other visits will be group-based, online visits (via video-conferencing) and you will interact with either a health coach, dietitian, or physical therapist.

Incentives

up to $360, chance to learn, fight disease, minimal traveling, chance to improve well-being, results from the study, how your body changes with weight loss,

In-person visits:
8

Phone or online visits:
up to 39

Total length of participation:
78 weeks

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

Obesity (body mass index >30)
weight stable for 12-weeks
2 or more chronic medical conditions
living independently at home

Not eligible if:

dementia,osteoporosis, history of fragility fracture
history of weight loss surgery of any type
taking weight loss or bone acting medications
life-threatening illnesses
elective surgery in the next six months

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

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Primary Visit Location

Applied Physiology Lab
Fetzer Hall (UNC-Chapel Hill)
210 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Secondary Visit Location

UNC Eastowne Medical Office Building
100 Eastowne Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

John Batsis
Med-Geriatric Medicine

Study Type

Behavioral or Social
Interventional

Study Topics

Aging
Behavior
Chronic Conditions
Obesity
Wellness and Lifestyle

IRB Number

23-1146

ClinicalTrials.gov

NCT06044571