Does moving less make us gain weight? large study investigates
NCT ID NCT02925156
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at whether the amount of energy people burn through daily activity is linked to body weight and diabetes risk. Researchers measured activity levels in 2500 Black adults from Ghana, South Africa, Seychelles, Jamaica, and the US. They tracked weight changes over two years to see if less activity leads to more weight gain.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could clarify how much daily activity really affects weight gain and diabetes risk across different populations.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It can show links but cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to other ethnic groups.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois, 60153, United States
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