Easier diet tracking may help people lose weight without counting every calorie

NCT ID NCT07601061

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Stanford University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether tracking only high-calorie, low-nutrition foods (Red Zone Foods) works as well as tracking all foods and calories for weight loss. About 328 adults with overweight or obesity will use a digital program for 12 months. The goal is to see if a simpler approach can make weight loss easier to stick with.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Simplified Dietary Self-Monitoring (tracking only high-calorie, low-nutrition foods) vs Detailed Dietary Self-Monitoring (tracking all foods and calories)
What this could lead to: If simplified tracking works as well as detailed tracking, it could make weight loss programs easier to follow and more sustainable for many people.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral study with no drug or device, so results may vary widely. The simplified approach might lead to less weight loss than detailed tracking, and the study is not yet recruiting.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Body Weight Health Behavior Obesity obesity disorder Overweight Weight Loss

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEALTH BEHAVIOR LIFESTYLE INTERVENTION OBESITY OVERWEIGHT WEIGHT LOSS

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Locations

Stanford University School of Medicine

Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

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