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 Jun 27, 2026

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.

Feeding and Eating Disorders Motor Activity Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinics

    Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03766, United States