Step on the scale daily to keep weight gain away?
NCT ID NCT04044794
First seen Apr 12, 2026 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether adults with obesity who weigh themselves every day using an electronic scale can prevent further weight gain. About 400 participants from primary care clinics received a scale and were asked to weigh daily. The goal was to see if this simple habit helps control weight over two years.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35205, United States
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