What keeps weight off? scientists track daily habits years after dieting
NCT ID NCT03840733
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 60 adults who completed a weight loss program 3 years ago. Researchers will measure their weight, body fat, physical activity, sleep, and eating patterns to see how these habits relate to keeping weight off. Participants wear activity trackers and use a phone app to log meals for 28 days.
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 which daily habits (like exercise timing or sleep) help people keep weight off long-term, pointing to better weight maintenance strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational follow-up, not a treatment trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to people who didn't join the original weight loss program.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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