Study probes hidden reasons behind weight loss struggles

NCT ID NCT05326477

First seen Mar 20, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study looks at why people with lower income often have a harder time losing weight in behavioral programs. Researchers will track daily experiences and decision-making in 230 adults with obesity. The goal is to understand the barriers and improve future weight loss support.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Rush University Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

    Contact

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-••••

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 design better weight loss programs tailored to people facing economic hardship.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may identify factors but not prove what works for everyone.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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