New study tests two simple tricks to shed pounds without pills or surgery
NCT ID NCT05143931
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two ways to help people with overweight or obesity lose weight: avoiding tempting situations (AVOID) or practicing self-control when faced with cravings (RESIST). About 500 adults will be followed for 12 months to see which approach works better for weight loss and healthier eating. The goal is to find practical strategies that people can use in daily life.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for OBESITY are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90069, United States
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Can a new stomach and gut bypass surgery tackle obesity and diabetes?
- Can a Two-Drug combo tip the scales against obesity?
- Can Weight-Loss surgery change how medications work?
- Coffee grounds probiotic could reshape gut health and fight inflammation
- Can shedding pounds reboot the Heart's exercise engine?
- Can stomach surgery alter how painkillers work?