WOOP there it is: mental strategy boosts weight loss in vets
NCT ID NCT05014984
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a mental strategy called WOOP (Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan) to help veterans with obesity lose weight. Over 400 veterans were split into two groups: one got the VA's standard weight program (MOVE!) plus WOOP, the other got MOVE! alone. The goal was to see if adding WOOP led to more weight loss over 12 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- mental contrasting with implementation intentions (WOOP)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost tool to help veterans with obesity lose more weight and keep it off.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed trial, but the approach is behavioral and results may vary. It may not work for everyone, and long-term weight loss is hard to maintain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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VA NY Harbor Healthcare System, New York, NY
New York, New York, 10010-5011, United States
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