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Talking it off: can counseling sessions tip the scale on obesity?

NCT ID NCT07745231

Disease control Sponsor: Sakarya University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether motivational interviewing—a supportive, goal-oriented counseling style—can help overweight and obese adults improve their eating habits, health literacy, and body measurements. Participants will receive either four structured counseling sessions plus routine nutrition advice, or just the routine advice alone. The trial aims to see if the added counseling leads to greater weight loss and healthier attitudes toward food.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Motivational interviewing counseling sessions
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could offer a practical, low-cost way to improve weight management and healthy eating habits in adults.
What could go wrong
The trial is small (54 participants) and short-term, so results may not apply broadly. Success depends on participant engagement and may not lead to lasting weight loss.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 54 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Apr 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years and older. * Body mass index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m² (overweight or obese). * Registered at one of the participating Healthy Life Centers in Sakarya Province. * Able to communicate in Turkish. * Willing to participate and provide written informed consent. * Able to participate in face-to-face and telephone/online counseling sessions. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or breastfeeding. * Severe psychiatric disorders or cognitive impairment affecting participation. * Serious medical conditions preventing participation in lifestyle counseling. * Currently participating in another behavioral or weight management intervention. * Inability to complete follow-up assessments. * Withdrawal of informed consent at any time.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

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Obesity Overweight

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Adapazarı Healthy Life Center

    Sakarya, Adapazarı, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Sapanca Healthy Life Center

    Sakarya, Sapanca, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Serdivan Healthy Life Center

    Sakarya, Serdivan, Turkey (Türkiye)

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