Group health coaching shows promise for obesity treatment
NCT ID NCT05938933
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether personalized health planning delivered in shared medical appointments could help adults with obesity lose weight. Eleven motivated patients aged 30 to 60 with a BMI between 35 and 50 took part. The approach combined individual health plans with group support to improve weight loss and related health measures.
What this could mean
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Active substance
personalized health planning and shared medical appointments
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a more effective way to help people with obesity lose weight and improve health outcomes through group support and personalized plans.
What could go wrong
This was a very small pilot study with only 11 participants, so results may not apply to larger populations. The intervention is behavioral, so success depends on individual motivation and adherence.
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Locations
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Methodist Charlton Family Medicine
Dallas, Texas, 75237, United States