University of Florida
The goal of the proposed project is to test the effectiveness of an intervention (Connect4Health Engage) focused on motivating and guiding patients to use empirically supported, freely available online tools for weight loss. A randomized trial will be conducted in primary care clinics. Fifteen to twenty PCPs will be recruited, followed by 453 patients. Patients will complete either the 52-week Connect4Health Engage intervention or Connect4Health Discover, an educational control.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 or older * BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 based on self-report body weight and height, OR BMI 27-29.9 kg/m2 with a weight related comorbidity of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, dyslipidemia, or obstructive sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease, or coronary artery disease. * Self-report weight ≤ 375 lbs (the maximum weight that BodyTrace scales can accurately detect is 397 lbs, thus 375 lbs provides a buffer to allow detection of at least 20 lbs weight gain). * Has valid email address in EHR * Has an appointment scheduled with enrolled PCP about 30-45 days afte…
Intervention focused on motivating and guiding patients to use empirically supported, freely available online tools for weight loss.
Educational control - information about healthy eating and physical activity
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