Weight loss success often fades – new study investigates why
NCT ID NCT06482411
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at 3602 people who lost weight through surgery or medication to understand why some regain weight. Researchers used questionnaires about diet, exercise, quality of life, and mental health to identify risk factors. The goal is to build a model that predicts weight regain and helps improve long-term weight control.
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 could help doctors predict who is at risk for weight regain and create better long-term weight management plans.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It identifies patterns but does not test a new therapy, so it may not lead to direct changes in care.
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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
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Chung-Yen Chen
Kaohsiung City, Yanchao District, 824, Taiwan
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