Award
California Department of Veterans Affairs 5I01HX003082-05
The EMBER Trial for Weight Management Engagement
Recipient
VETERANS ADMIN PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYS
Awarded
February 05, 2026
Identifier
5I01HX003082-05
A VA project conducting a trial to improve engagement in weight management among veterans using the EMBER self-help tool.
Description
This project involves a randomized effectiveness-implementation trial among Veteran primary care patients with obesity in VA, focusing on engagement in weight management programs through a self-help tool called EMBER. The project aims to assess engagement, retention, behaviors, and implementation factors, with a focus on scalability and sustainability.