Protein power: new study tests diet and exercise combo for lasting weight loss

NCT ID NCT07113561

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

Summary

This study looks at whether a high-protein diet plus resistance training helps people with obesity keep fat off better than a standard low-calorie diet. Sixty adults will follow either a high-protein diet with supervised strength training or a balanced diet alone for 10 weeks, then continue a maintenance plan for a year. Researchers will measure body fat, muscle mass, and overall health to see which approach works best.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

high-protein diet and resistance training

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a practical, non-drug way to keep weight off and preserve muscle after dieting.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and sticking to the diet and exercise routine may be hard in real life.

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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.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Norwegian University of Science and Technology

    Trondheim, Norway