New weight loss program targets PTSD-Related barriers in veterans

NCT ID NCT04563741

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a weight management program called MOVE!+UP, designed specifically for veterans with PTSD who are overweight or obese. The program adds extra support to standard PTSD care to help overcome barriers like stress and unhealthy habits. Researchers compared it to the standard VA weight program in 174 veterans to see if it leads to greater weight loss and improved PTSD symptoms.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: behavioral weight management program (MOVE!+UP)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a better weight loss approach for veterans with PTSD that also eases PTSD symptoms.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study with 174 participants, so results are limited in size and may not apply to all veterans. The program is behavioral, so individual results may vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight post-traumatic stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESITY OVERWEIGHT PTSD

Contacts and locations

Locations

VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA

Seattle, Washington, 98108-1532, United States

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