Can we predict who will lose weight? new study seeks answers
NCT ID NCT07402031
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is recruiting 100 adults with obesity to find out what factors predict weight loss after taking weight-loss drugs or having bariatric surgery. Researchers will track participants over time, measuring things like eating behaviors, thinking skills, and biological markers. The goal is to better understand why some people lose more weight than others and to help tailor treatments in the future.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors choose the best obesity treatment for each person, improving weight loss results.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a test of a new treatment. It may not find clear predictors, and results may not apply to everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc
RECRUITINGBrussels, Brussels Capital, 1200, Belgium
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