The diet paradox: could eating more actually help you keep weight off?

NCT ID NCT07739095

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Ottawa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Summary

This study explores whether increasing calorie intake after weight loss can restore normal appetite control. Adults with obesity will follow a 20-week diet and exercise plan, then some will have their calories adjusted upward. The goal is to see if this reduces hunger and helps with weight maintenance.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: A behavioral intervention combining daily walking with a 20-week calorie-restricted diet, followed by an individually tailored increase in calories after weight loss.
What this could lead to: If supported, this could change how dieting is approached, potentially making weight maintenance easier by restoring normal appetite control.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The approach may not work for everyone, and weight regain remains a risk.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Obesity obesity disorder Overweight Weight Loss

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESITY & OVERWEIGHT

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5S9, Canada

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