Obesity Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who have had a traumatic spinal cord injury
- People who are at least 1 year past the date of their injury
- People who are 20 years of age or older
- People with a BMI greater than 22 kg/m² at the time of enrollment
- People who speak and understand English or Spanish
- People who live at home or in a private residence (not a nursing home or extended care facility) in the state of California
- People who are able and willing to attend in-person appointments at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC)
- People who use a wheelchair as their main way of getting around (more than 40 hours per week)
- People who are able to use an iPad, or who are willing to learn how to use one
- People who are able to make their own decisions and provide informed consent independently
Who may not be able to join:
- People who have an unstable or serious medical condition, such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, pneumonia, or a severe pressure injury
- People who are currently pregnant
- People who have another medical condition that requires a strict specialized diet, such as kidney failure or diabetes
- People who are currently taking part in a diet program (such as Jenny Craig or Weight Watchers), or who have participated in one within the past 6 months
- People who have a current or past diagnosis of an eating disorder, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge eating disorder
- People who receive nutrition through a feeding tube
- People who do not have a regular primary care doctor
- People whose HbA1c blood sugar level is above 7% (confirm with trial site for further details on this measure)
- People who are currently in the custody of law enforcement
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Kazuko Shem, MD, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Phone: 800-352-1956
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Healthy Eating Index (HEI) scores
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 22 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.