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Weight loss through friendship: a new trial tests spreading healthy habits via social networks

NCT ID NCT07798557

Prevention Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 01, 2026 · Last updated Sep 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether teaching Black women with obesity to share Mediterranean diet and lifestyle tips within their social networks leads to greater weight loss and healthier habits than a standard program. Researchers will compare two groups: one that follows the diet alone and one that also learns to spread the information to friends and family. The study includes 532 participants and their network members, measuring changes in weight, diet, and physical activity over 12 months.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A behavioral program that teaches participants to share Mediterranean diet and lifestyle changes within their social networks
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a low-cost, community-based strategy for weight management that spreads health benefits through social circles.
What could go wrong
The trial is early and relies on participants actively sharing information, which may not happen consistently. Results may not apply beyond the specific group studied.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 532 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

50 to 79 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 50-79 yrs old, * BMI 30-50 * Willing to participate in all procedures * Understand English * Willing to make changes to diet and lifestyle * Have access to a phone * Plan to reside in the Chicago area for the next 12 months Exclusion Criteria: * Severe ischemic heart disease * Severe pulmonary disease * Bariatric surgery * Cancer treatment within the past 12 months * Current adherence to MedDiet based on dietary screening

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

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Obesity & overweight

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Illinois Chicago

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60608, United States

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