BRIDGE & Friends Trial
Recruiting · NCT07798557 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
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What this trial is about
Aim 1. Conduct a 6-month (24-session) RCT comparing MedDiet-WL to MedDiet-SN among 268 older adults with obesity (50-79 years, BMI = 30-50 kg/m²). We hypothesize that 1) Participants in MedDiet-SN will show improvements in bodyweight/BMI and body fat compared to MedDiet-WL at post-intervention (6-months), 2) Participants in MedDiet-SN will show improvements in diet (diet quality) and physical activity (step counts) compared to MedDiet-WL at post-intervention (6-months), and 3) Participants in MedDiet-SN will maintain these improvements at 12-months. Aim 2. Characterize and compare differences in weight management information dissemination by 268 randomized to MedDiet-WL and MedDiet-SN. We hypothesize that MedDiet-SN participants will share information to more network members compared to participants in MedDiet-WL. Aim 3. Compare MedDiet-SN and MedDiet-WL in 268 network members. We hypothesize that MedDiet-SN network members will show, greater improvements in BMI, body fat, diet, and physical activity than MedDiet-WL network members at 6 months. We will explore how effects may vary by network (e.g., density, relationships), and messaging characteristics (e.g., modality).
Who can take part
Inclusion criteria
- 50-79 yrs old,
- BMI 30-50
- Willing to participate in all procedures
- Understand English
- Willing to make changes to diet and lifestyle
- Have access to a phone
- Plan to reside in the Chicago area for the next 12 months
Exclusion criteria
- Severe ischemic heart disease
- Severe pulmonary disease
- Bariatric surgery
- Cancer treatment within the past 12 months
- Current adherence to MedDiet based on dietary screening
Where it is running
1 location listed across 1 US state.
- University of Illinois Chicago - Chicago, Illinois, United States