Study probes hidden reasons behind weight loss struggles
NCT ID NCT05326477
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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.
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.
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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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Rush University Medical Center
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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