Can a phone call at the right time stop weight regain?
NCT ID NCT04116853
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested two phone-based programs to help people maintain weight loss after an initial diet. 255 adults with obesity first lost at least 5% of their body weight, then were randomly assigned to either a standard monthly check-in or an adaptive program that called more often when a risk of regain was detected. The goal was to see which approach better prevented weight regain over two years.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- phone-based behavioral coaching program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could offer a more efficient way to help people keep weight off after an initial loss.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed behavioral study, not a drug trial. Results may not apply to everyone, and weight regain remains a common challenge.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States
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