Can clever incentives help low-income adults shed pounds?
NCT ID NCT04353258
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tested whether using behavioral economics (like rewards and reminders) can help adults from low-income backgrounds lose weight. 195 participants aged 18-75 with a BMI between 25-55 were enrolled. The main goal was to see how much weight they lost over the study period.
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UConn Weight Management Research Lab
Hartford, Connecticut, 06103, United States
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