Tiny study aims to unlock why weight loss gets harder

NCT ID NCT07128238

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology ,Chinese Academy of Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at why metabolism often slows down when people with obesity lose weight through diet and exercise. Ten participants will follow an 8-week lifestyle program while researchers measure changes in body composition, core temperature, and energy use. The goal is to understand what drives this 'metabolic adaptation' and find ways to improve weight loss success.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: lifestyle intervention (diet and exercise)
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could reveal why metabolism slows during weight loss, potentially leading to better strategies for maintaining weight loss.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage study with only 10 participants, so findings may not apply broadly. It is observational in nature and does not test a new treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Body Temperature Changes obesity disorder

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BODY TEMPERATURE CHANGES

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