Cooking Skills for Weight Loss in Young Adults with ID
Cooking Skills to Improve Long-Term Weight Loss in Young Adults With Intellectual Disabilities
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Intellectual Disability
Overweight and Obesity
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 35
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 114 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for young adults with intellectual disabilities who want to lose weight. Participants will take cooking classes as part of a weight management program over 24 months.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with mild-to-moderate intellectual disability.
- I am between 18 and 35 years old.
- My BMI is above 24.9 and my body weight is less than 350 lbs.
- I can understand directions and communicate my needs.
- I live at home or in a supported living environment with help for food.
- I plan to attend all required visits for the next 24 months.
You may not be able to join if
- I cannot participate in physical activity.
- I have insulin dependent diabetes.
- I have participated in a weight management program in the past 6 months.
- I have been diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome.
- I have been pregnant or lactating in the past 6 months.
- I have serious medical risks like cancer or recent heart attack.
- I am unwilling to be part of random assignments.
- I cannot participate in small group, in-person instruction.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The goal of this study is to see if adding hands-on cooking classes to a weight management program (called Chef-ID) helps young adults with intellectual disabilities lose more weight and keep it off compared to a standard weight loss program. The study will last 24 months and include three phases: 6 months of active support, 12 months of maintenance, and 6 months with no contact.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Diagnosis of mild-to-moderate intellectual disability (ID).
2. 18-35 years of age.
3. BMI \>24.9, Body weight \<350lbs.
4. Sufficient functional ability to understand directions, communicate preferences, e.g., foods, wants, and can communicate through spoken language e.g., re…
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