Weight loss coach: a new way to beat obesity?
NCT ID NCT06972381
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a patient navigator (a weight loss counselor) can help adults with overweight or obesity choose and stick with an evidence-based weight loss program. 68 participants will work with a navigator for 12 months. The goal is to see if this support improves weight loss and program engagement.
What this could mean
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Active substance
patient navigator program (behavioral counseling)
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could help more people with obesity find and stay with effective weight loss treatments.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study (68 people) with no control group for comparison. Results may not apply to everyone, and the program may not improve weight loss outcomes.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Drexel university
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States