Weight Management: Dissemination and Implementation of Shared Medical Appointments at UC San Diego Health

Recruiting
Diet & Nutrition
Integrative Therapies
Lifestyle Medicine
Observational

The UCSD Supervised Lifestyle and Integrative Medicine (SLIM) Program for the treatment of obesity is a virtual SMA program that has a curriculum based on USPSTF recommendations for intensive lifestyle change and meets the requirements of ITLC outlined in the American College of Lifestyle Medicine position statement on ITLC.

It is run by the UC San Diego Center for Integrative Medicine, and in-person assessment visits take place at the UC San Diego Center for Weight Management. The program consists of 12 visits, covering all six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine. There are 2 pre-intervention visits for initial assessments and tailored recommendations and 2 follow-up assessments.

Study Activities

Participation includes 12 virtual group appointments, 2 pre-intervention visits, and 2 post-intervention assessments, focused on lifestyle education and personalized weight management support.

Participant Benefits

Education and tools for long-term weight management through evidence-based lifestyle interventions and support from an integrative health team.

Additional Information

Additional eligibility requirements may be reviewed with the study coordinator, please contact us for screening.

Study Duration
6 months
Email
krupp-wellness@health.ucsd.edu
Phone Number
858‑413‑7728
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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Anti-Inflammatory Diet – with the Division of Rheumatology

Recruiting
Diet & Nutrition
Integrative Therapies
Observational

Dr. Monica Guma from the Division of Rheumatology at UC San Diego, together with the Center for Integrative Nutrition and Research, is conducting a study of a 3-month long program to test nutritional changes for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Study Activities

There will be four, one-hour, face-to-face visits required. Participation will also involve education and support in the adoption of a healthy and nutritionally balanced anti-inflammatory diet. The program includes a detailed baseline orientation, expert nutrition counseling and education, and telephone coaching.

Participant Benefits

Education and support in adopting a healthy and nutritionally balanced anti-inflammatory diet.

Eligibility Criteria

Any patient with rheumatoid arthritis without food allergies can participate.

Additional Information

If you are interested in the study and would like further details, please contact the Nutrition Rheumatoid Arthritis Study Coordinator. You may also review the study flyer here.

Additional eligibility requirements may be reviewed with the study coordinator, please contact us for screening.

Principal Investigator(s)

Monica Guma, MD, Ph.D

Study Duration
3 months
Email
z2manalo@health.ucsd.edu
Phone Number
858-822-3745
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Integrative Prehabilitation Program for Patients Facing Surgery

Recruiting
Diet & Nutrition
Integrative Therapies
Lifestyle Medicine
Mind-Body
Observational

This study supports patients undergoing gastrointestinal cancer surgery with a comprehensive integrative care plan. The program includes services before and after surgery and is led by UC San Diego experts in mindfulness, dietetics, and exercise physiology.

Study Activities

A treatment development and feasibility study assessing a 3–5 month integrative pre- and post-habilitation program. The program includes mindfulness sessions with a mindfulness coach (MC), dietary counsel visits with a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), and physical fitness consultation visits with an exercise physiologist. The study activities consists of mostly virtual visits and surveys, but also includes in-person visits to complete questionnaires and physical evaluations.

Participant Benefits

All services are provided at no cost. Pre- and post-surgical oral nutrition supplements are provided. Participants may experience improved surgical outcomes, reduced anxiety, and enhanced overall well-being.

Eligibility Criteria
  • Adults ages 18–75 undergoing major abdominal surgery for gastrointestinal cancer
  • Must enroll at least 4 weeks—and no more than 3 months—prior to surgery
Additional Information

Additional eligibility requirements may be reviewed with the study coordinator, please contact us for screening.

Principal Investigator(s)

Jula Veerapong, MD

Jenn Lee, MD

Study Duration
3-5 months
Email
krupp-wellness@health.ucsd.edu
Phone Number
858-413-7728
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Integrative Plant-Based Diet & Behavioral Interventions for Patients with Laryngopharyngeal Reflux

Recruiting
Diet & Nutrition
Integrative Therapies
Lifestyle Medicine
Observational

This study explores an Integrative Care Program for reducing symptoms of LPR. Study outcomes will be measured before and after an 8-week intervention including dietary counseling, educational materials, and recipes.

 

Study Activities

The objective of this prospective single center study is to test a whole food, plant-based diet with special attention to certain foods for patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR).The intervention includes a Principal Investigator–led orientation video and four telehealth visits with a registered dietitian. The study activities also include completing online assessments.

Participant Benefits

Benefits include dietary orientation and expert nutritional counseling, WFPB diet education materials and recipes, and telehealth support for lifestyle and dietary changes.

Eligibility Criteria

Adults aged 18 to 89 years old with 8 weeks or more of laryngeal symptoms (dysphonia/voice hoarseness, throat clearing, sore throat, globus, cough, mucus in throat), that are suspected to have potential LPR and are currently receiving concurrent clinical speech therapy at UC San Diego Health.

Additional Information

Additional study eligibility and participation requirements may be reviewed with the study coordinator. Don't hesitate to get in touch with us for screening.

Principal Investigator(s)

Rena Yadlapati, MD

Study Duration
8 weeks
Email
krupp-wellness@health.ucsd.edu
Phone Number
858‑249‑6896
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