New program helps seniors in camden fight obesity and pain without drugs

NCT ID NCT07095673

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a program called HealthyWE in 60 older adults in Camden, New Jersey, to help them manage their weight and reduce pain. The program included training on healthy eating, staying active, and mental wellness. Researchers measured changes in body mass index and pain levels to see if the program worked.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: HealthyWE behavioral program (training on diet, weight management, and mental wellness)
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could offer a practical, community-based way to help older adults manage weight and reduce pain without medication.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The program's long-term effects are unknown.

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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 &AMP; OVERWEIGHT

Contacts and locations

Locations

School of Nursing Camden

Camden, New Jersey, 08108, United States

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