Zoom group coaching vs. doctor visits: which helps rural patients shed more pounds?

NCT ID NCT05710510

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two approaches to help rural adults with obesity lose weight. One method involves quarterly one-on-one visits with a primary care doctor. The other adds a group lifestyle program over Zoom plus quarterly team meetings with the doctor and a lifestyle coach. Researchers will track weight loss over 18 months in 560 participants to see which method works better.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

morbid obesity Obesity obesity disorder Weight Loss

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Kansas Medical Center

    Kansas City, Missouri, 66160, United States