See yourself slimmer: 3D avatars may change how we think about weight loss
NCT ID NCT07541872
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether showing people personalized 3D body avatars of their potential weight loss changes how satisfied and committed they feel compared to just seeing numbers on a scale. About 250 adults who want to lose weight will take a one-time online survey. Researchers will compare reactions to visual and numerical weight loss outcomes to see which approach is more motivating.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Personalized 3D body visualization (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help design better weight loss programs that use visual tools to set realistic goals and boost motivation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study—not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to everyone, and it only measures short-term reactions, not actual weight loss.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 250 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consists of weight loss-seeking adults aged 18 years and older with a body mass index (BMI) of 24.5 kg/m² or greater. Participants are recruited from the general population through online advertisements and represent a broad range of demographic backgrounds. Individuals must be willing to complete an online survey and provide self-reported demographic and anthropometric information necessary for generating personalized 3D body visualizations. Individuals with a history of body shape-altering procedures are excluded.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults over 18 years of age * BMI ≥ 24.5 kg/m2 * currently seeking weight loss * Willingness to provide informed consent * Willingness to answer all questions related to enrollment criteria and provide the necessary information to render a personalized avatar, including sex, age, race/ethnicity, weight, and height. Exclusion Criteria: • History of body shape-altering procedures (i.e., breast augmentation, bariatric surgery, amputation)
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