Can a special exercise group boost activity without harm? small study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07406568
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This pilot study tests a new group program called Move Healthier, designed to help people with overweight or obesity increase their exercise using cognitive and behavioral skills. The goal is to see if it boosts physical activity without raising the risk of disordered eating. Only 12 participants are enrolled, making this an early-stage exploration.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Move Healthier Intervention (behavioral program combining cognitive skills, acceptance-based strategies, and affect-guided exercise prescriptions)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a safe, non-drug way to help people with obesity increase physical activity without triggering unhealthy exercise habits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 12 people, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral and may not produce lasting changes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinics
Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03766, United States
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