Hidden chemicals in your home may affect weight loss, new study suggests
NCT ID NCT07560579
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether reducing exposure to everyday chemicals called endocrine disruptors (found in plastics, cosmetics, and food) can help people with overweight or obesity lose weight. About 226 participants will either follow a program to lower chemical exposure or use a standard weight loss app. Researchers will measure weight changes and chemical levels in urine and blood to see which approach works better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Educational curriculum on reducing EDC exposure and a weight loss application
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that reducing everyday chemical exposures helps people lose weight, pointing toward new weight management strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with no blinding, and results may not apply to everyone. The interventions are behavioral, so outcomes depend heavily on participant adherence.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Million Marker
Berkeley, California, 94704, United States
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