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HealthyTogether: A Virtual Weight Management Program for Veterans and Support Persons

This study, called HealthyTogether, is testing a new virtual weight management program for Veterans who are overweight or have obesity. Many Veterans struggle with weight loss, even with existing programs. This study explores if including a family member or friend (a "dyad") in an 8-session online program can help Veterans lose weight. Researchers will measure weight change after 6 months to see if the program is successful. They will also look at how the program affects healthy habits like diet and exercise, and the quality of relationships. You may be able to join if you are a Veteran aged 18 or older, have a VA primary care provider, and meet specific BMI (Body Mass Index) requirements.

Study design
This is an interventional study planning to enroll 320 participants. It will compare the HealthyTogether program to other approaches.
What's involved
You would participate in an 8-session virtual weight management program over 14 weeks.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Your weight will be measured 6 months after starting the program.

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NCT06619041

HealthyTogether: RCT of a Dyadic Weight Management Intervention

Recruiting
NAAges 18+InterventionalHealth services
VA Office of Research and Development
~320 participants
Updated 2026-09-01 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:HealthyTogether

At a glance

Recruiting sites
2 of 2 listed sites are recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Change in weight from Baseline to 6-months among Veterans
Measured over 6-months

Conditions

Obesity
Overweight

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Obesity

Where it's being run

2 sites across 2 states
Colorado1
Washington1

Study leadership

  • Kristen E. Gray, PhD MS BS · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA

Who to contact

Kristen E Gray, PhD MS BS
[email protected]
(206) 764-2056
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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Assigned to a VA primary care provider
Have a weight measurement (BMI\>=30) recorded in the VA medical record within 16 weeks prior to enrollment
Have a second, valid weight measurement recorded in the VA medical record within the prior year
Have a BMI\>=30 at enrollment
Able to participate in virtual intervention sessions during regular business hours
Able to participate in virtual intervention sessions during regular business hours
Speak with Veteran at last weekly
Live in the same state where Veteran receives VA care

Exclusion

not fluent in English
have severe hearing loss prohibiting participation
have a dementia diagnosis
have recently (within the past 3 months) participated in a clinical or research behavioral weight management program
have a history of (within past 2 years) or plans to (within next 6 months) have bariatric surgery
are pregnant, postpartum, nursing, or planning to become pregnant within 6 months
are receiving cancer (non-skin) treatment
have drug or alcohol dependence not in remission, a recent suicide attempt, active psychosis, or an active behavior flag in the medical record
report high-levels of alcohol use (AUDIT-C score \>=8)
are receiving hospice or palliative care
are living in a nursing home or assisted living facility
are enrolled in VA home-based primary care
have end stage renal disease
have a current or past diagnosis of anorexia or bulimia
have had an inpatient hospitalization in the past 3 months
weigh more than 440 pounds (this is the upper limit of the study's scales)
not fluent in English
have severe hearing loss prohibiting participation
endorse having a health condition that may limit their ability to participate in the intervention
report high-levels of current alcohol use (AUDIT-C score \>=8)
are receiving hospice or palliative care
are living in a nursing home or assisted living facility

What this trial measures

  • Change in weight from Baseline to 6-months among Veterans6-months

    Weight is measured using a study-provided scale during a scheduled virtual study visit. Veterans will either (1) display the weight on the scale to study staff or (2) take a picture of the weight on the scale with a digital device and show the weight to study staff. For weight measurements at both timepoints, we will instruct participants to weigh themselves in light clothing and no shoes, with the scale on a hard, flat surface. We will record date and time of weight assessments and will make every attempt to collect follow-up weights at a similar time of day as baseline.