Plain-English translation of NCT06619041 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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HealthyTogether is a new weight management program designed specifically for Veterans who struggle with their weight and want support from someone close to them. Over 14 weeks, you and a partner (like a spouse, family member, or close friend) would attend eight one-hour video sessions with a clinician. The sessions teach you about healthy eating, physical activity, weight management medications, and how to communicate better with your partner to support each other's weight loss goals.
Most Veterans who join weight management programs don't stick with them or don't lose enough weight to improve their health. Research shows that having real support from people we care about makes it much more likely we'll succeed at losing weight — but only if that person is truly involved and you can communicate well together. This trial is testing whether including a close partner in the program from the start makes a real difference.
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If you are selected, you and your partner would join together for eight one-hour video sessions over 14 weeks. Each session covers topics like nutrition, physical activity, and how to support each other, with practice activities you can do together. You would also receive usual VA care and support. The study compares this group to Veterans who receive only a letter with weight management information. Researchers will track your weight and health at the start, during the program, and afterward to see if having your partner involved helps you lose weight and keep it off.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 29, 2026 · Not medical advice
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