Clinical trial

BRIDGE & Friends Trial

Recruiting now · Not applicable · 1 countries · Registry ID NCT07798557

Recruiting nowNot applicableInterventional

What this study 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).

A promising-looking record is not the same as confirmed eligibility. The study team must review the full criteria and current recruitment status.

Basic eligibility

Age50 Years to 79 Years

SexAll

Healthy volunteersAccepted

ConditionObesity & Overweight

Full registry criteria

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

Treatments and study arms

Social Network Curriculum

Behavioral

Empowerment to share lifestyle change information within social networks

Primary outcomes

Physical Activity6 months

Godin-Shephard Leisure Time Physical Activity Questionnaire

Anthropometrics, Body Fat6 months

BMI, body fat measure by stadiometer and scale

Dietary Intake6 months

Vioscreen Food Frequency Questionnaire

Mediterranean Diet adherence6 months

Mediterranean Eating Patterns for Americans (MEPA) is a 16-item screener that assesses adherence to a MedDiet pattern

Study locations

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University of Illinois Chicago🇺🇸 Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Lara Blumstein, MAContact

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Marian Fitzgibbon, PhDContact

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