Text messages and clinic alerts aim to boost obesity treatment access

NCT ID NCT07582016

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Utah Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This large study tests whether using electronic health records and text messages can help more adults with obesity enroll in proven weight-loss programs. Over 5,000 patients from community health centers will be invited to join. The goal is to see if simple clinic prompts and follow-up texts increase participation, not to test a new drug or surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Ask-Advise-Connect (AAC) and Text Messaging
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show a practical way to help more people with obesity access effective weight-loss programs through their regular clinic visits.
What could go wrong: This trial focuses on increasing enrollment in existing programs, not testing a new treatment. It is early-stage and may not lead to weight loss itself.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States

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