New study tackles the hidden harm of weight stigma

NCT ID NCT05906238

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding social well-being workshops to standard obesity care can reduce the negative effects of weight stigma. About 210 adults with obesity will either join these workshops plus exercise classes for 12 months, or receive usual care. Researchers will measure changes in self-confidence, coping skills, and internalized weight bias over 18 months.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for OBESITY are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Stereotyping Weight Prejudice

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Poitiers University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Poitiers, Vienne, 86000, France

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••