Dietary intervention aims to tame weight regain in Graves' patients
NCT ID NCT06921304
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a personalized low-calorie Mediterranean-style diet, combined with lifestyle coaching, can prevent people newly diagnosed with Graves' disease from regaining too much weight after their thyroid levels normalize. Fifty-four adults will be randomly assigned to either the diet program or standard care, and followed for a year. The goal is to see if the diet helps maintain a healthy weight and improves body composition.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Intensive Lifestyle Intervention (personalized low-energy Mediterranean-style diet and lifestyle counseling)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that structured dietary support helps people with Graves' disease avoid unhealthy weight gain while on standard medication.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial (54 people) testing a behavioral change, not a drug. Results may not apply to everyone, and sticking to the diet long-term can be challenging.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Istituti Clinici Maugeri IRCCS
Pavia, PV, 27100, Italy