RETOOL is a clinical trial focused on collaborative obesity treatment

Obesity increases risk for 13 types of cancer and affects over 40% of the US adult population. The prevalence among rural residents is even higher and they often lack access to weight control programs in their communities. Primary care provider involvement and encouragement have proven to be driving factors in ​individuals' readiness to adopt and maintain behavior changes.    

TWO STUDY ARMS

Enhanced Local Care: Quarterly clinic visits with the patient and their primary care provider to address weight management  
                              OR

Telemed Team-Based Care: Group Zoom visits with a KUMC lifestyle coach, and quarterly team-based clinic visits with the patient, their primary care provider, and the lifestyle coach