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2024-05-06 @ 12:50 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 1:04 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT03856320
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2023-07-25
First Post:
2019-02-25
Brief Title:
Teaching Obesity Treatment Options to Adult Learners Trial
Sponsor:
VA Office of Research and Development
Organization:
VA Office of Research and Development
Study Overview
Official Title:
A Randomized Pilot Study of a Video-based Obesity Educational Intervention CDA 15-060
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2023-07
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
TOTAL
Brief Summary:
Obesity is the second leading cause of death in the US 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 kgm2 or greater - are especially high risk for serious complications due to their weight Within the Veterans Health Administration VA system nearly 600000 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
Detailed Description:
Obesity is the second leading cause of death in the US The treatment of obesity and its related comorbidities including cardiovascular disease and diabetes exceeds 150 billion annually Morbidly or severely obese patients - defined by a body mass index BMI of 35 kgm2 or greater - are especially high risk for serious complications due to the metabolic and physiologic derangements that occur with severe obesity Within the Veterans Health Administration VA system nearly 600000 patients are severely obese These Veterans exert significant costs on 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 comorbidity resolution 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 optimize the care that severely obese Veterans receive
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
False
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None