Can your weight predict your healthcare needs? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT02456090
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study uses electronic health records and patient surveys from 1500 adults to explore how healthy lifestyles and body weight relate to healthcare use. Researchers aim to create a network that allows future patient-centered studies on weight across multiple institutions. It is an observational study, so no treatment is given.
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 help doctors and patients make better decisions about weight management and healthy living.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test any new therapy. Results may show associations but not prove cause and effect.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Geisinger
Danville, Pennsylvania, 17822, United States
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Jody McCullough
Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland, 21231, United States
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Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19140, United States
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University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States