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Dissemination of the Look Ahead Weight Management Treatment in the Military
NCT02063178 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Purpose: This study aims to take the procedural and research-based lessons learned from a pilot weight loss intervention (IRB # 13-02563-XP), conducted by The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2013, and apply them to the current study of 204 active duty military personnel. The pilot study translated and tailored the Look Ahead weight loss intervention to an overweight/obese active duty U.S. Air Force population, while accommodating the lifestyle and environment that is unique to military members and evaluate materials and procedures used. Rationale: Being overweight is now by far the leading medical reason for rejection in the military. Unfortunately, the impact of weight problems on the military does not stop with those turned away from military service. From 1998 to 2008, the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center reported the percent of active military members who experienced medical encounters for overweight or obesity significantly increased. The estimated total days of work lost from absenteeism associated with active-duty personnel who are overweight or obese was 658,000. Using Department of Defense (DOD) estimates of average daily based, it was estimated that overweight and obesity costs the DOD $103 million dollars in health care costs annually. Note this estimate is for active duty personnel only. Furthermore, obesity is a major cause for the discharge of uniformed personnel. The current study is inspired by the successful Look Ahead trial, a behavioral science obesity intervention treatment program that included: a collaborative approach, education, behavioral support, and motivational interviewing. The unique nature of this weight reduction study is significant. To our knowledge, there had not been a successful translation of a highly efficacious obesity treatment in the military until The University of Tennessee Health Science Center implemented a pilot version of the Fit Blue program for active duty U.S. Air Force members in 2013. Fol
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Phone-based sessions (28 total) on a structured schedule
- BEHAVIORAL Phone-based sessions upon request
- BEHAVIORAL Weight self-monitoring
- BEHAVIORAL Dietary and physical activity self-monitoring
- BEHAVIORAL Scheduled tailored interventionist feedback
Study Locations (1)
Texas
- Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center/Lackland Air Force Base — San Antonio
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 248 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-01-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-06 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02063178
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02063178 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 248 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Tennessee, which has 58 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 5 interventions — of which Phone-based sessions (28 total) on a structured schedule is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02063178 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Texas. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02063178 about?
NCT02063178 is a clinical study titled "Dissemination of the Look Ahead Weight Management Treatment in the Military". Purpose: This study aims to take the procedural and research-based lessons learned from a pilot weight loss intervention (IRB # 13-02563-XP), conducted by The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2013, and apply them to the current study of 204 active duty military personnel. The pilot s...
What is the current status of trial NCT02063178?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 248 participants. The study started on 2014-01-06. Estimated completion is 2018-06.
What conditions does trial NCT02063178 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity, Overweight. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02063178?
The interventions under investigation include: Phone-based sessions (28 total) on a structured schedule (BEHAVIORAL), Phone-based sessions upon request (BEHAVIORAL), Weight self-monitoring (BEHAVIORAL), Dietary and physical activity self-monitoring (BEHAVIORAL), Scheduled tailored interventionist feedback (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02063178?
This trial is sponsored by University of Tennessee, which has 58 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02063178 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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