Evaluating the Feasibility, Health and Behavioral Impact of Mid-Ohio Farmacy + WW

Mid-Ohio Food Collective

Status: Completed

Conditions: Overweight and Obesity; Food Insecurity; Produce Prescription; Weight Change, Body

Treatments: Behavioral: Mid-Ohio Farmacy (produce prescription) + WW International Coaching (In person and/or Virtual)

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other; Industry

Identifiers

NCT05536518

20222251

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of this research is to undertake a feasibility study to assess uptake and impact of providing access to a widely available weight management and wellness program (WW; formerly known as Weight Watchers) among individuals experiencing food insecurity and overweight/obesity, who are eligible to receive weekly produce at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective (MOFC) through their pre-existing enrollment in the Mid-Ohio Farmacy program. Participants (n=90) adults over the age of 18 with a BMI between 27-50 kg/m2 will be recruited for a 6 month single-arm clinical trial, where participants will be provided with WW Unlimited Workshop + Digital. The primary objective is to test the feasibility and acceptability of a commercial weight loss and wellness program with an established produce prescription program among individuals experiencing food insecurity and overweight/obesity. Secondary outcomes will include assessments related to weight, height, blood pressure, dietary intake, physical activity, food access, depression, wellbeing and economic factors.

This feasibility study will help inform future interventions among this population. More specifically, this study will help answer questions about the feasibility and acceptability of such an intervention, adherence to the WW program as described to the participant, and the impact that access to a free weight management and wellness program can have on health-related outcomes among individuals experiencing food insecurity and overweight/obesity.

Enrollment: 90 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• 18 year or older
• BMI 27-50 kg/m2
• Positive screen for food insecurity at healthcare provider
• Enrolled in Mid-Ohio Farmacy (produce prescription program)
• Speak English
• Live in greater Columbus,Ohio area for duration of study
• Reliable internet access
• Ability to download and install WW app on phone

Exclusion criteria

• Participation in a structured weight loss program in the last 12 months
• WW membership in the last 12 months
• Pregnant, nursing or planning to become pregnant
• Weight loss of 5kg or more in the past 6 months
• Taking prescription medications for weight loss

Trial design

Primary purpose: Other

Allocation: N/A

Interventional model: Single Group Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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90 participants in 1 patient group

Mid-Ohio Farmacy (produce prescription) + WW International Coaching (In person and/or Virtual)

Other group

Treatment:

Behavioral: Mid-Ohio Farmacy (produce prescription) + WW International Coaching (In person and/or Virtual)