Can group cooking classes help beat obesity?

NCT ID NCT07538362

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether group nutrition education based on Brazil's dietary guidelines can help overweight adults eat better and lose weight. Sixty participants will attend monthly group sessions or receive individual counseling. Researchers will compare diet quality, BMI, and waist measurements to see if group classes work as well as one-on-one advice.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: group food and nutrition education sessions based on the Dietary Guidelines for the Brazilian Population
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that group nutrition classes are as effective as individual counseling for weight management, offering a more accessible treatment option.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral, so long-term weight loss is uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESITY & OVERWEIGHT OVERWEIGHT (BMI > 25)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre

Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90050170, Brazil

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