Peer coaches boost weight loss in primary care study

NCT ID NCT02959021

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tested whether having a peer coach (a trained person like you) helps people with obesity lose more weight than trying on their own. 375 adults aged 21-75 with a BMI between 30 and 50 took part. The program focused on support and guidance through regular sessions and calls, not on medication or surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35205, United States

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