Harnessing the power of social support for weight management: a randomized controlled trial of HealthyTogether

We developed a behavioral intervention that seeks to support healthy lifestyles among Veterans by harnessing their social support networks called HealthyTogether. This trial has several aims: 1) Test whether HealthyTogether results in greater weight loss than usual care at six months among Veterans (primary); 2) Examine differences between HealthyTogether and usual care groups in secondary Veteran and partner outcomes, including health behaviors and relationship quality; 3) Examine Veteran and partner contributions to changes in their own and each other’s outcomes using dyadic analyses; and 4) Assess determinants of implementation.

Opportunities for trainees may exist but a VA WOC appointment is required.