Does moving less make us gain weight? large study investigates
NCT ID NCT02925156
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at whether the amount of energy people burn through daily activity is linked to body weight and diabetes risk. Researchers measured activity levels in 2500 Black adults from Ghana, South Africa, Seychelles, Jamaica, and the US. They tracked weight changes over two years to see if less activity leads to more weight gain.
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 study could clarify how much daily activity really affects weight gain and diabetes risk across different populations.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It can show links but cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to other ethnic groups.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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2,506 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2008
- Finished
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May 2024
- 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 is comprises a complex samples population based approach drawn from communities in 5 countries: Ghana, Seychelles, South Africa, Jamaica and the US. Approximately 500 participants are enrolled per site for an unweighted total of 2500 participants.
- Ages
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18 to 50 years
- 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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Inclusion Criteria: * Identify as African American or Black * Age 18-50 Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy, nursing, or planning to become pregnant * Movement disorders or other disability that limits mobility
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois, 60153, United States
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