RecruitingObesity
ADAPT Study: Assessing Diet, Appetite and Physiology Throughout Weight Loss Study)
Eligible age
18–60 yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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About this study
Behavioral weight loss programs for obesity can result in weight loss and health benefits. However, behavioral weight loss often stops despite efforts to continue losing weight, this can be called an involuntarily weight loss plateau. This study investigates changes in metabolism and/or the brain that contribute to the occurrence of an involuntary weight loss plateau.
Sponsor: University of Washington
You may qualify if…
- ✓ BMI 30.0 - 50.0 kg/m2
- ✓ Able to attend study intervention classes and study visits/assessments
- ✓ Independently living with access to food preparation facilities
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Current smoker or regular use of nicotine containing products and/or cannabis
- ✕ Heavy alcohol use (≥2 drinks/d for females, ≥3 drinks/d for males) or drug use
- ✕ Known cognitive impairments or h/o stroke
- ✕ Type 2 diabetes (known diagnosis or by screening A1c (≥6.5%))
- ✕ Medical conditions (chronic diseases, cancer, MS) or labs limiting ability to participate
- ✕ Females: currently pregnant (or 6-months postpartum of full-term pregnancy) and/or current breastfeeding
- ✕ Use of medications with significant effects on appetite (e.g., weight loss medications, atypical antipsychotics, stimulants) and/or chronic use of anticoagulants
- ✕ History of bariatric surgery
Where it's recruiting
Washington
Seattle
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT06174389 · last updated 2025-08-29