A Novel Intervention for Weight Loss in Young Adults
Eligible age
18–40 yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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About this study
Obesity and cardiometabolic risks are significant public health issues, with about two-thirds of U.S. adults overweight or obese. Weight loss can prevent these health problems, but current lifestyle interventions have limited success. New, effective strategies are needed to address this rising issue at the population level. The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate how a behavioral intervention combined with technology impacts weight loss in young adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: • How does the combination of behavioral intervention and technology influence weight loss in young adults?
Sponsor: University of Chicago
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Overweight or obese (BMI 25.5- 34.9 kg/m2) men and women
- ✓ Ages 18 to 40 years
- ✓ Weight stable (no change \>25 lbs in the past 3 months)
- ✓ Owns a smartphone and willing to install the study app
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Presence of obstructive sleep apnea or history of any other sleep disorder.
- ✕ Irregular menses, menopausal symptoms or post-menopausal, currently pregnant, trying to get pregnant or nursing
- ✕ Regular travel across time zones
- ✕ Subjects who are currently following a weight loss regimen or any other special diet or exercise programs
- ✕ Increased fractional lean body mass (e.g., athletes)
- ✕ Unable to walk, using an assistive device for mobility, or any contraindications to exercise
- ✕ Diabetes
- ✕ Claustrophobia
Where it's recruiting
Chicago
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT06230744 · last updated 2025-11-17