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Weight Management Counseling Clinical Trial in Palo Alto, CA

Access cutting-edge weight management counseling treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Palo Alto. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by University of Massachusetts, Worcester

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Palo Alto

    Convenient for CA residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Palo Alto site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Weight Management Counseling Study in Palo Alto

The goal of this study is to addresses the lack of weight management training physicians receive during their residency training. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How affective is the MRWeight curriculum at increasing medical residents weight management counseling (WMC) skills. * Evaluate residents' adoption of WMC skills in encounters with their patients * what would be the best way to get residents to adopt the WMC skills Residents in the comparison group will receive a course on obesity and weight management. The residents in the intervention group will have to attend 2 informational sessions and will receive 6 email modules on WMC. Both groups will also take part in 3 assessments over the course of 18 months to see which group has better WMC skills.

Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

All PGY1 residents in participating sites Inclusion Criteria for participating site:
The program is willing and able to incorporate the MRWeight program into the PGY1 core curriculum.
The residency director will allow PGY1s to complete surveys and curriculum evaluations online or in class and to complete a standardized assessment of their knowledge and use of WMC, and
The site will allow inclusion of three successive cohorts of PGY1s to ensure more than a sufficient number of residents to adequately test the effect of the intervention

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Palo Alto?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06529666) has an active research site in Palo Alto, CA that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Weight Management Counseling Treatment Options in Palo Alto, CA

If you're searching for weight management counseling treatment options in Palo Alto, CA, this clinical trial (NCT06529666) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Palo Alto research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced weight management counseling specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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