NCT07095543

Plant-Based Online Weight Loss Through Education and Resources Program and Study

Feasibility, Implementation, and Efficacy of a Plant-based Online Weight Loss Through Education and Resources Program and Study (POWER Study)

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 100 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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.

Conditions

• Type 2 Diabetes
• Overweight and Obese Adults

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Low-fat, vegan diet	All participants will be asked to follow a low-fat vegan diet for the duration of the study. Participants will attend weekly classes where they we receive education and support.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-10-01
• Primary completion: 2028-10-01
• Completion: 2028-10-30
• First posted: 2025-07-31
• Last updated: 2025-08-03