Obesity Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
Main participant (called the "Index Participant"):
- People who identify as Black or Hispanic
- Men or women aged 18 or older
- People with a body mass index (BMI) over 30, as measured by study staff
- People who have access to a home computer or smartphone and are willing to use a food tracking app
- People who can identify at least one adult in their social circle (such as a friend or family member) who is also willing to take part in the study
Social network member (the person from the main participant's social circle):
- Men or women aged 18 or older
- People who have access to the internet or a smartphone
Who may not be able to join:
Main participant:
- People who are currently enrolled in a weight-loss program, taking weight-loss medications, or planning to have weight-loss surgery
- People with serious health conditions, dementia, a current hospitalisation, injury, or pregnancy that would prevent regular physical activity
- People who are not cleared for exercise based on a standard health questionnaire or who have not received clearance from a doctor (confirm with trial site)
- People who are currently experiencing ongoing food insecurity
- People who speak a language other than English or Spanish
Social network member:
- People who speak a language other than English or Spanish
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: Erica G Phillips, MD, MS, Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Phone: 646-962-5037
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
Number of participants who have attended at least 75 percent of the behavioral coaching sessions; Number of intervention participants who have at least one social network member engage in the study; Number of participants and social network members combined who complete the final study assessment
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 28 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.