Tiny study aims to unlock why weight loss gets harder

NCT ID NCT07128238

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 10 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jan 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * BMI: ≥30kg/m2 Willing to participate in an 8-week weight-loss camp program Exclusion Criteria: * Metabolic or cardiovascular diseases (such as diabetes) Mental disorders (such as depression and claustrophobia) Infectious diseases (such as AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria) High blood pressure Pregnant, lactating, or prepare for pregnancy Implanted or portable electro-mechanical device Taking antihypertensive or weight-loss medications

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Conditions

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Body Temperature Changes obesity disorder

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