Talking it off: can counseling sessions tip the scale on obesity?

NCT ID NCT07745231

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Sakarya University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether motivational interviewing—a supportive, goal-oriented counseling style—can help overweight and obese adults improve their eating habits, health literacy, and body measurements. Participants will receive either four structured counseling sessions plus routine nutrition advice, or just the routine advice alone. The trial aims to see if the added counseling leads to greater weight loss and healthier attitudes toward food.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Motivational interviewing counseling sessions
What this could lead to: If effective, this approach could offer a practical, low-cost way to improve weight management and healthy eating habits in adults.
What could go wrong: The trial is small (54 participants) and short-term, so results may not apply broadly. Success depends on participant engagement and may not lead to lasting weight loss.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

OBESITY OVERWEIGHT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Adapazarı Healthy Life Center

Sakarya, Adapazarı, Turkey (Türkiye)
Sapanca Healthy Life Center

Sakarya, Sapanca, Turkey (Türkiye)
Serdivan Healthy Life Center

Sakarya, Serdivan, Turkey (Türkiye)

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