LEAF® WMC and Research
LEAF® WMC and Research
As part of LEAF® WMC’s ongoing commitment to supporting individuals living with obesity, we are involved in research projects with partners in the healthcare community. Our participation in these projects helps our community benefit from the knowledge gained for the promotion of healthy weight management strategies. It also means that our clients who agree to participate in one of our research projects can sometimes benefit from reduced costs of participating in LEAF® WMC programs.
LEAF® WMC and Partner Research Projects
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LEAF® BLOOM and Pre-Orthopaedic Surgery Research
LEAF® BLOOM is a personalized pre-surgery weight loss program for individuals preparing for orthopaedic surgery. If you have had a Total Joint Assessment Clinic assessment and have been told you could participate in a funded LEAF® BLOOM program, read on to determine whether this is the right option for you.
Learn more about LEAF® BLOOM and pre-orthopaedic surgery research.
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LEAF® BUDS and CONTRAVE Research
CONTRAVE® is a weight loss drug approved by Health Canada for weight and obesity management. This research aims to understand how CONTRAVE® works and affects the brain and other aspects of health, including mood and body composition. The cost of the medication and participation in the BUDS program is covered as part of this clinical trial. If you would like to consider participation, read more to determine if this is the right choice for you.
Learn more about LEAF® BUDS and CONTRAVE research.
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