Fiber fix? study tests if High-Fiber diet beats standard weight loss advice

NCT ID NCT06227494

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Oklahoma State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a diet rich in fiber (30-35 grams per day) helps adults with obesity lose weight and improve health markers like body composition and gut bacteria. Researchers will compare a fiber-focused program to standard weight loss education in 63 participants. The goal is to see if fiber is a simple, effective tool for long-term weight management.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: dietary fiber (behavioral intervention to increase intake to 30-35 grams/day)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that a simple dietary change (more fiber) is an effective way to manage weight and reduce chronic disease risk.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage study (63 people) testing a behavioral change, not a drug. Results may not apply to everyone, and long-term adherence to a high-fiber diet can be challenging.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Oklahoma State University

Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078, United States

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