Can stress sabotage your diet? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT06668259

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study follows 50 adults in a community weight loss program to see how daily stress levels relate to weight loss, physical activity, and sleep. Participants will answer quick surveys on their phones and wear a wrist device to track activity and sleep. The goal is to understand the link between stress and weight loss success.

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 study could reveal how stress impacts weight loss success, helping design better weight loss programs.
What could go wrong: This is a small observational study (50 people) that measures associations, not causes. Results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obesity disorder Weight Gain Weight Loss

As listed by the trial registrant

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

INDIVIDUAL STRESS AND WEIGHT LOSS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Fairway North

Fairway, Kansas, 66205, United States
Kirmayer Fitness Center

Kansas City, Kansas, 66103, United States

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