Couples' online weight loss program tested in large study
NCT ID NCT05796141
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests an online weight loss program for couples. It includes 762 married or cohabitating partners who are overweight or obese. The program adds four strategies—like joint goal setting and partner feedback—to a core behavioral weight loss plan. The goal is to see which combination helps couples lose the most weight over 6 months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
behavioral weight loss intervention
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward an effective online program for couples to manage weight together.
What could go wrong
This is an early optimization study, not a final test. The strategies may not lead to significant weight loss, and results may not apply to all couples.
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UConn's Weight Management Research Group
Hartford, Connecticut, 06103, United States