Plant-Based Online Weight Loss Through Education and Resources Program and Study
Start Date
1/2/2026
Completion Date
10/30/2028
Summary
This is an interventional study that will evaluate the feasibility, implementation, and efficacy of an online, 12-week, plant-based, nutrition education program in a community setting. Participants will meet with a physician and a registered dietitian once a week to learn about a plant-based diet and receive support and practical help in making the dietary changes. Body composition, blood sugar control, cholesterol levels, and food costs will be measured at the start and end of the study.
Detailed Description
This is an interventional study that will evaluate the feasibility, implementation, and efficacy of an online, 12-week, plant-based, nutrition education program in a community setting. Participants will participate in weekly physician- and dietitian-lead group classes and will receive education about a plant-based diet as well as support and practical tips for implementing the dietary changes. Participants will receive baseline and 12 week assessments including a DXA scan to assess body composition, HbA1c, lipid panel, and a food cost analysis.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to No maximum
Interventions
Low-fat, vegan diet
Conditions
Locations
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Washington D.C., District of Columbia 20016
United States