Can the mayo clinic diet help you shed pounds?

NCT ID NCT06862375

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

Summary

This study tests whether the Mayo Clinic Diet helps people with obesity lose at least 5% of their body weight compared to standard advice. Two hundred fifty adults aged 18–64 with a BMI of 25 or higher will follow the diet using a book, an app, or both for 12 weeks. Researchers will also check if the weight loss lasts up to a year and how it affects quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Mayo Clinic Diet (book and/or app)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a structured diet program is an effective tool for weight loss and improved quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with no blinding, so results may not be generalizable. Weight loss may be modest or not sustained long-term.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    RECRUITING

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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