RecruitingNCT05799222

Medically Intensive Nutrition Therapy Program for Obesity and Diabetes in a Low-income Population

Feasibility Study of an Intensive Nutrition Therapy Program for Improvement of Obesity and Diabetes in a Low-income Population


Sponsor

Massachusetts General Hospital

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Mar 28, 2023

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study is being done to better understand whether meal replacements can be an effective tool for weight loss and treatment of elevated blood sugars in people with obesity/overweight and diabetes/pre-diabetes who have a low income.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a medically intensive nutrition therapy program aimed at improving blood sugar control and reducing weight in low-income patients with obesity and diabetes or pre-diabetes. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 18 and 65 years old - Your BMI is 27 or higher - You have an HbA1c of 5.7% or higher, or a fasting blood sugar of 100 mg/dL or higher (indicating diabetes or pre-diabetes) - Your family income is at or below 400% of the federal poverty level **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You currently take diabetes medications other than metformin, or approved weight-loss medications - Your HbA1c is 10% or higher (very poorly controlled diabetes) - You are planning bariatric (weight loss) surgery - Other health conditions or plans apply (your doctor will review) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTBariatrix Meal Replacement Products

Meal replacement products offered through the Massachusetts General Hospital Weight Center.


Locations(1)

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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