I mproving the health of West Virginians through intervention and data collection
As a study participant, you'll get to work with both a registered dietitian and a nutrition coach. Our registered dietitians are trained to know and understand the complexities of many health conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension and obesity, and our nutrition coaches are trained in beha vior change support. Together, the team will help you:- Identify your goals for health improvement
- Uncover and troubleshoot the stumbling blocks
- Advance through a program that is designed to eliminate opportunities for failure
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After enrolling in the study, you will be randomly assigned to one of two groups that differ only by the number of visits you will have with the dietitian and nutrition coach. You will receive educational materials in both print and digital formats, regardless of the group you are assigned to.
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Throughout the first 12 months of the study, you will participate in virtual meetings (via Zoom or telephone) with the dietitian and nutrition coach, with a follow-up visit six months after your final virtual meeting with your dietitian and coach.
- Dietitian sessions: You'll meet with a dietitian four times to learn how nutrition can impact your health and overall well-being. Sessions will last 30 to 60 minutes each. You'll have time to review and identify goals, concerns and specific needs. Together, you and the dietitian will create a practical plan for health improvement.
- Nutrition coach sessions: Depending on which group to which you're assigned, you'll have either four or 16 sessions with a nutrition coach. Each 15 to 20-minute session will allow for you and your coach to set and manage your goals. Your nutrition coach will also equip you with resources to help meet your goals. [Please note: group assignments are random; you cannot select your group.]
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Over the 18 months, you'll meet with the research team five times for in-person assessments at your local physician’s office or the WVU Healthspan Nutrition Lab in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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Each assessment will take about 60 minutes. Researchers will collect data, including: height, weight, body composition, blood pressure, lipids, and blood sugar (measured by fingerstick).
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Prior to each in-person assessment--and one additional time during month nine of the intervention--you'll take two online surveys from home about demographics, health status, lifestyle, motivation, confidence, and nutrition knowledge.
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You'll also need to complete a 4-day food and beverage intake record to bring to each of the five in-person data collection assessments.
| High Intensity Intervention Time Commitment | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Month/Week | Intervention | Location | Time |
| M1; W1 | 1st Dietitian Session | Home / Online | ~60 min |
| M1; W2 | 1st Health Coach Session | Home / Online | ~15 min |
| M1; W3 | 2nd HC Session | Home/ Online | ~15 min |
| M1; W4 | 3rd HC Session | Home/Online | ~15 min |
| M2; W6 | 2nd RDN Session | Home / Online | ~30 min |
| M2; W8 | 4th HC Session | Home / Online | ~15 min |
| M3; W10 | 5th HC Session | Home / Online | ~15 min |
| M3; W12 | 6th HC Session | Home / Online | ~15 min |
| M4; W14 | 3rd RDN Session | Home / Online | ~30 min |
| M4; W16 | 7th HC Session | Home / Online | ~15 min |
| M5; W18 | 8th HC Session | Home / Online | ~15 min |
| M5; W20 | 9th HC Session | Home / Online | ~15 min |
| M6: W24 | 4th RDN Session | Home / Online | ~15 min |
| M7: W26 | 10th HC Session | Home / Online | ~15 min |
| M7; W28 | 11th HC Session | Home / Online | ~15 min |
| M8: W32 | 12th HC Session | Home / Online | ~15 min |
| M9: W36 | 13th HC Session | Home / Online | ~15 min |
| M10; W40 | 14th HC Session | Home / Online | ~15 min |
| M11; W44 | 15th HC Session | Home / Online | ~15 min |
| M12; W52 | 16th HC Session | Home / Online | ~30 min |
| Total | ~ 6 hours over 18 months | ||
| High Intensity Assessment Time Commitment | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Month/Week | Data Collection | Location | Time |
| M1; W1 | Complete 4-day food record | Home / Online | ~60 min |
| M1; W1 | Complete a survey re: demographics; current health; physical activity; motivations; confidence; and nutrition knowledge | Home / Online | ~60 min |
| M1; W1 |
1st In person assessment:
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Primary Care Physician's (PCP) Office or WVU Healthspan Nutrition Research Lab in Morgantown, W.Va. | ~60 min |
| M3; W9 |
2nd in person assessment 2nd 4-day food record 2nd round of online surveys |
PCP Office or WVU Lab Online (prior) Online (prior) |
~60 min ~60 min ~60 min |
| M6; W22 |
3rd in person assessment 3rd 4-day food record 3rd Round of Online Surveys |
PCP Office or WVU Lab Online (prior) Online (prior) |
~60 min ~60 min ~60 min |
| M9; W36 | 4th round, online surveys | Home / Online | ~60 min |
| M12; W48 |
4th in person assessment 4th 4-day food record 5th Round of Online Surveys |
PCP Office or WVU Lab Online (prior) Online (prior) |
~60 min ~60 min ~60 min |
| M18; W78 |
5th in person assessment 5th 4-day food record 6th Round of Online Surveys |
PCP Office or WVU Lab Online (prior) Online (prior) |
~60 min ~60 min ~60 min |
| Total | ~ 16 hours over 18 months | ||
| Low Intensity Intervention Time Commitment | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Month/Week | Intervention | Location | Time |
| M1; W1 | 1st Dietitian Session | Home / Online | ~60 min |
| M2: W6 | 2nd Dietitian Session | Home / Online | ~15 min |
| M3: W10 | 1st HC Session | Home / Online | ~30 min |
| M4: W16 | 3rd Dietitian Session | Home / Online | ~15 min |
| M5; W18 | 2nd HC Session | Home/ Online | ~15 min |
| M6: W22 | 4th RDN Session | Home / Online | ~15 min |
| M9: W36 | 3rd HC Session | Home / Online | ~15 min |
| M12; W52 | 4th HC Session | Home / Online | ~15 min |
| Total | ~ 4 hours over 18 months | ||
| Low Intensity Assessment Time Commitment | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Month/Week | Data Collection | Location | Time |
| M1; W1 | Complete 4-day food record | Home / Online | ~60 min |
| M1; W1 | Complete baseline survey | Home / Online | ~60 min |
| M1; W1 |
1st In person assessment:
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Primary Care Physician's (PCP) Office or WVU Healthspan Nutrition Research Lab in Morgantown, W.Va. | ~60 min |
| M3; W9 |
2nd in person assessment 2nd 4-day food record 2nd round of online surveys |
PCP Office or WVU Lab Online (prior) Online (prior) |
~60 min ~60 min ~60 min |
| M6; W21 |
3rd in person assessment 3rd 4-day food record 3rd Round of Online Surveys |
PCP Office or WVU Lab Online (prior) Online (prior) |
~60 min ~60 min ~60 min |
| M9; W36 | 4th round, online surveys | Home / Online | ~60 min |
| M12; W48 |
4th in person assessment 4th 4-day food record 5th Round of Online Surveys |
PCP Office or WVU Lab Online (prior) Online (prior) |
~60 min ~60 min ~60 min |
| M18; W78 |
5th in person assessment 5th 4-day food record 6th Round of Online Surveys |
PCP Office or WVU Lab Online (prior) Online (prior) |
~60 min ~60 min ~60 min |
| Total | ~ 16 hours over 18 months | ||