Partner up to slim down: study tests weight loss with a buddy
NCT ID NCT05448313
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether having a live-in support partner helps Veterans lose more weight. 300 Veterans with obesity joined a 72-week weight management program, either with a partner or alone. The goal was to see if teamwork leads to better weight loss and maintenance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- behavioral intervention (weight loss program with support partner)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that involving a partner in weight loss programs leads to better, longer-lasting results for Veterans.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study, but results may not apply to everyone. Weight loss can be hard to maintain, and the support partner approach may not work for all.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, WI
Madison, Wisconsin, 53705-2254, United States
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