Daily Weigh-In: a simple trick to stop weight gain?

NCT ID NCT04044794

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether weighing yourself daily with a wireless scale can help adults with obesity manage their weight. About 400 people from primary care clinics took part. They were asked to weigh themselves each day and see their weight trend on the scale's display. The goal was to see if this simple habit could prevent continued weight gain over two years.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: daily self-weighing with a wireless digital scale
What this could lead to: If it works, this simple habit could help people with obesity prevent further weight gain without expensive programs.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral study, not a drug or device. Results may vary, and long-term adherence to daily weighing is uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Behavior Body Weight Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama, 35205, United States

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