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App sends mindfulness exercises right after weight regain to keep dieters on track

NCT ID NCT07708064

Disease control Sponsor: ORI Community and Evaluation Services Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial tests a smartphone app that sends brief mindfulness and self-compassion exercises immediately after a person regains weight or skips a weigh-in. The goal is to help people stay motivated and continue healthy behaviors instead of giving up. About 120 adults with overweight or obesity who have recently lost some weight will be randomly assigned to receive either these just-in-time exercises or standard weekly reminders. The study measures emotional responses, motivation, and weight tracking behaviors over six months.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Just-in-time adaptive intervention (JITAI) via smartphone app, using mindfulness, acceptance, and self-compassion exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this approach could help people maintain weight loss by preventing discouragement after small regains.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial testing psychological responses, not weight loss itself. The app may not work for everyone, and long-term effects are unknown.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 120 people

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Started

Jul 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 18-70 years * BMI of 25-50 kg/m2 * Current weight is 3% lower than their highest weight in the past 3 years * Desire to maintain their weight or lose more * Ability to engage in PA, as defined as being able to walk two full city blocks without stopping * Smartphone and Internet access * Successful completion of all enrollment procedures * Ability to attend a workshop(s) on a Monday or Tuesday evening Exclusion Criteria: * History of bariatric surgery * History of being diagnosed with an eating disorder * Currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant in the next 24 months * Enrolled in another formal weight loss/weight maintenance program * Currently taking a GLP-1 medication.

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Conditions

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Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

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Overweight or obesity

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Oregon Research Institute Community and Evaluation Services

    RECRUITING

    Springfield, Oregon, 97477, United States

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