Can diet and exercise beat obesity genes? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07341841

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Prevention Sponsor: Augusta University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how genetics, eating habits, and lifestyle affect obesity risk in adults aged 18 to 70 in Georgia. One hundred participants will be split into two groups: one follows a reduced-portion diet and exercise plan for 8 weeks, while the other serves as a control. Researchers will track changes in calorie intake, BMI, and body composition to see if the program helps prevent obesity.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: diet and exercise
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help identify effective diet and exercise strategies to prevent obesity in at-risk adults.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 100 participants over 8 weeks. Results may not apply to broader populations, and long-term adherence to the diet and exercise plan is uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESITY PREVENTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia, 30912, United States

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